Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Europe
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Phalais arundinacia
Canay Grass
Phalaris aquitica
Phalaris minor
Phalaris Paradoxa
it is a type of birch
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Hillside, Mountain tops
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-7
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
7-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Yellow
Light Yellow, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black, Green, Dark Green
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Brown
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Rooted stem cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No need to prune, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to half of its height
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year
Pests and Diseases
Not Available, Red blotch
Borers, Chlorosis
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Crickets, Mites, Snails
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Respiratory problems, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Ground Cover
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Not Available
Edible syrup, used for making charcoal, Used for making wood alcohol, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PHALARIS
BETULA alleghaniensis
Common Name
Phalaris
Yellow Birch
In Hindi
Phalaris
Yellow Birch
In German
Phalaris
Yellow Birch
In French
Phalaris
bouleau jaune
In Spanish
Phalans
Abedul amarillo
In Greek
Phalans
κίτρινο Birch
In Portuguese
Phalans
κίτρινο Birch
In Polish
Phalans
żółte brzozy
In Latin
Phalaris
Birch flavum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Poeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Phalaridinae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Phalaris and Yellow Birch
Wondering what are the properties of Phalaris and Yellow Birch? We provide you with everything About Phalaris and Yellow Birch. Phalaris doesn't have thorns and Yellow Birch doesn't have thorns. Also Phalaris does not have fragrant flowers. Phalaris has allergic reactions like Not Available and Yellow Birch has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Phalaris and Yellow Birch and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Phalaris and Yellow Birch
Season and care of Phalaris and Yellow Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Phalaris and Yellow Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Phalaris season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Yellow Birch season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Phalaris is Loam and for Yellow Birch is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Phalaris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Yellow Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Phalaris and Yellow Birch Physical Information
Phalaris and Yellow Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Phalaris height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Yellow Birch height is 1,680.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Phalaris and Yellow Birch are as follows:
Phalaris flower color: Yellow
Phalaris leaf color: Dark Green
Yellow Birch flower color: Light Yellow and Light Green
- Yellow Birch leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Phalaris and Yellow Birch
Care of Phalaris and Yellow Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Phalaris pruning is done No need to prune, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Yellow Birch pruning is done Prune to half of its height. In summer Phalaris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Yellow Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
