Ribbon Grass

Black Birch

About Ribbon Grass and Black Birch

Ribbon Grass

Black Birch

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1 What is

1.1 Life Span

Perennial

Biennial

1.2 Type

Grass

Tree

1.3 Origin

World/Pandemic, Europe

Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States

1.4 Types

not available

Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch

1.4.1 Number of Varieties

NA40

0 40000

1.5 Habitat

Lake margins, Open areas, Stream side, Wet ground

Hills, Moist Soils

1.6 USDA Hardiness Zone

4-84-9

0 99

1.7 AHS Heat Zone

9 - 3

9-1

1.8 Sunset Zone

A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

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

1.9 Habit

Mat-forming

Oval or Rounded

2 Information

2.1 Plant Size

2.1.1 Minimum Height

60.00 cm2,133.60 cm

0.54 3900

2.1.2 Minimum Width

NA762.00 cm

0.1 6350

2.2 Plant Color

2.2.1 Flower Color

Pink, White

Yellow, Brown

2.2.2 Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

2.2.3 Fruit Color

Not Available

Black

2.2.4 Leaf Color in Spring

White, Green

Green, Light Green

2.2.5 Leaf Color in Summer

Light Green

Green, Light Green

2.2.6 Leaf Color in Fall

White, Green

Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan

2.2.7 Leaf Color in Winter

Brown

Not Available

2.3 Shape

2.3.1 Leaf Shape

Ovate

Pinnate

2.4 Thorns

✔ ✘

3 Season

3.1 Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

3.2 Growing Conditions

3.2.1 Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

3.2.2 Growth Rate

Fast

3.2.3 Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

3.2.4 The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

3.2.5 Soil Drainage

Average

3.2.6 Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer

Spring

3.2.7 Repeat Bloomer

✔ ✘

3.3 Tolerances

Wet Site, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction

Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction

4 Care

4.1 Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground

4.2 How to Plant?

Divison

Seedlings

4.3 Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

4.4 Watering Plants

4.4.1 Watering Requirements

Reduce watering in winter, Requires regular watering

Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought

4.4.2 In Summer

Lots of watering

4.4.3 In Spring

Moderate

4.4.4 In Winter

Average Water

4.5 Soil

4.5.1 Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

4.5.2 Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

4.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

4.6 Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

4.7 Pruning

Prune to stimulate growth

Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches

4.8 Fertilizers

Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year, Nitrogen

4.9 Pests and Diseases

Not Available

Red blotch

4.10 Plant Tolerance

Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

5 Facts

5.1 Flowers

Insignificant

Showy

5.1.1 Flower Petal Number

Single

Not Available

5.2 Fruits

5.2.1 Showy Fruit

✔ ✘

5.2.2 Edible Fruit

✔ ✘

5.3 Fragrance

5.3.1 Fragrant Flower

✔ ✘

5.3.2 Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

5.3.3 Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

5.3.4 Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

5.4 Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

5.5 Showy Bark

✔ ✘

5.6 Foliage Texture

Medium

5.7 Foliage Sheen

Matte

5.8 Evergreen

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5.9 Invasive

✔ ✘

5.10 Self-Sowing

✔ ✘

5.11 Attracts

Bugs

Ants, Aphids, Birds, Not Available

5.12 Allergy

Not Available

6 Benefits

6.1 Uses

6.1.1 Aesthetic Uses

Ground Cover, Showy Purposes

Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose

6.1.2 Beauty Benefits

Not Available

Good for skin

6.1.3 Edible Uses

✔ ✘

6.1.4 Environmental Uses

Air purification, Food for insects

Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife

6.2 Plant Benefits

6.2.1 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

6.2.2 Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Bark, Leaves, Sap

6.2.3 Other Uses

Biodiesel

Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil

6.3 Used As Indoor Plant

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6.4 Used As Outdoor Plant

✔ ✘

6.5 Garden Design

Container, Mixed Border

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

7 Scientific Name

7.1 Botanical Name

PHALARIS arundinacea var. picta

BETULA nigra 'Studetec'

7.2 Common Name

Canary Reedgrass, Ribbon Grass

Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch

7.2.1 In Hindi

Ribbon Grass

काले बर्च वृक्ष

7.2.2 In German

rohrglanzgras

Schwarze Birke

7.2.3 In French

roseau

Noir Bouleau

7.2.4 In Spanish

hierba cinta and pasto cinto

Negro del árbol de abedul

7.2.5 In Greek

κορδέλα Grass

Μαύρο Birch Tree

7.2.6 In Portuguese

caniço-malhado

Bétula Preto

7.2.7 In Polish

Wstążka Trawa

Czarny Brzoza

7.2.8 In Latin

Ribbon Grass

Niger Caerulus

8 Classification

8.1 Kingdom

Plantae

8.2 Phylum

Magnoliophyta

8.3 Class

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

8.4 Order

Cyperales

Fagales

8.5 Family

Poaceae

Betulaceae

8.6 Genus

Phalaris

Betula

8.7 Clade

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

8.8 Tribe

Not Available

8.9 Subfamily

Not Available

8.10 Number of Species

NA40

1 27800

Properties of Ribbon Grass and Black Birch

Wondering what are the properties of Ribbon Grass and Black Birch? We provide you with everything About Ribbon Grass and Black Birch. Ribbon Grass doesn't have thorns and Black Birch doesn't have thorns. Also Ribbon Grass does not have fragrant flowers. Ribbon Grass has allergic reactions like Not Available and Black 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 Ribbon Grass and Black Birch and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Ribbon Grass and Black Birch

Season and care of Ribbon Grass and Black Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Ribbon Grass and Black Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ribbon Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Black Birch season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ribbon Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Black Birch is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Ribbon Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Birch is Acidic, Neutral.

Ribbon Grass and Black Birch Physical Information

Ribbon Grass and Black Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Ribbon Grass height is 60.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Ribbon Grass and Black Birch are as follows:

Ribbon Grass flower color: Pink and White
Ribbon Grass leaf color: White and Green
Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green

Care of Ribbon Grass and Black Birch

Care of Ribbon Grass and Black Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ribbon Grass pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth 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 Ribbon 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.