Life Span
Perennial
  
Biennial
  
Type
Grass
  
Tree
  
Origin
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
  
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
  
Types
Not Available
  
Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
marshes, Riverbanks
  
Hills, Moist Soils
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
  
4-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 6
  
9-1
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
2,133.60 cm
  
20
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Purple, Silver
  
Yellow, Brown
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Purple
  
Black
  
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Gray Green
  
Green, Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
  
Green, Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Tan
  
Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Purple, Tan
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Grass like
  
Pinnate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam
  
Clay, Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Fall
  
Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Water once every two or three weeks
  
Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loam
  
Clay, Loam
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Average
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Cut back all stems to the same height
  
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches
  
Fertilizers
0-10-10 NPK fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year, Nitrogen
  
Pests and Diseases
Drought, Edema
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Not Available
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
Yes
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Sometimes
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Birds
  
Ants, Aphids, Birds, Not Available
  
Allergy
Noxious Weed
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Showy Purposes
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Good for skin
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
  
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
  
Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Boils, bowel syndrome, Combats Stress, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Heart problems, Kidney Stones, Osteoarthritis, Skin Disorders, Urinary tract problems
  
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
  
Bark, Leaves, Sap
  
Other Uses
Cultivated for fodder
  
Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
  
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
  
Botanical Name
SACCHARUM ravennae
  
BETULA nigra 'Studetec'
  
Common Name
Hardy Pampas Grass, Plume Grass, Ravennagrass
  
Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch
  
In Hindi
Plume Grass
  
काले बर्च वृक्ष
  
In German
Plume Gras
  
Schwarze Birke
  
In French
Plume Herbe
  
Noir Bouleau
  
In Spanish
Penacho de hierba
  
Negro del árbol de abedul
  
In Greek
Plume Grass
  
Μαύρο Birch Tree
  
In Portuguese
Plume grama
  
Bétula Preto
  
In Polish
Pióropusz Trawa
  
Czarny Brzoza
  
In Latin
Kessinger Grass
  
Niger Caerulus
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Lilopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Cyperales
  
Fagales
  
Family
Poaceae
  
Betulaceae
  
Genus
Saccharum
  
Betula
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Andropogoneae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Panicoideae
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Plume Grass and Black Birch
Season and care of Plume Grass and Black Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Plume Grass and Black Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Plume Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Birch season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Plume Grass is Loam and for Black Birch is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Plume Grass is Acidic, Neutral and for Black Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Plume Grass and Black Birch Physical Information
Plume Grass and Black Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Plume Grass height is 240.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Plume Grass and Black Birch are as follows:
Plume Grass flower color: Purple and Silver
Plume Grass leaf color: White and Gray Green
Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
- Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Plume Grass and Black Birch
Care of Plume Grass and Black Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Plume Grass pruning is done Cut back all stems to the same height and Black Birch pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove hanging branches. In summer Plume Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.