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Shenandoah Grass
Shenandoah Grass

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About Shenandoah Grass and Birch

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Biennial

Type

Grass
Tree

Origin

Mexico, South-Central United States, Southeastern United States
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Types

Dallas Blues grass, Rotstrahlbush grass
Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii

Number of Varieties

1260
0 40000
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Habitat

Prairies, Roadsides, Warmer regions
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-104-7
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

12 - 3
7-1

Sunset Zone

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16

Habit

Clump-Forming
Pyramidal

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

60.00 cm1,219.20 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

30.00 cm762.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Pink
Yellow, Tan

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor
Bicolor

Fruit Color

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Bronze, Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Summer

Light Green
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Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Dark Green, Brown
Yellow, Red, Orange

Leaf Color in Winter

Tan, Brown
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Shape

Leaf Shape

Grass like
Heart-shaped

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium
Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Average

Bloom Time

Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Spring

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Salt
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Care

Where to Plant?

Ground
Ground

How to Plant?

Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Low
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Water frequently while growing, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought
Average Water Needs, Medium

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove short branches

Fertilizers

No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, Nitrogen

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Ladybug
Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought
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Facts

Flowers

Showy
Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single
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Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Fine
Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte
Glossy

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Ladybug beetles
Ants, Birds, Insects

Allergy

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Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits

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Good for skin, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Bone strength, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eliminate toxins, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Kidney problems

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant
Whole plant

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant
Used in paper industry

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Dried Flower / Everlasting, Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Panicum virgatum
BETULA 'Crimson Frost'

Common Name

Shenandoah grass, switchgrass
Birch, Crimson Frost Birch

In Hindi

Shenandoah grass
भोज पत्र

In German

Shenandoah grass
Birke

In French

Shenandoah grass
Arbre de bouleau

In Spanish

Shenandoah grass
Abedul

In Greek

Shenandoah grass
Birch Tree

In Portuguese

Shenandoah grass
bétula

In Polish

Shenandoah grass
Brzoza

In Latin

Shenandoah grass
Caerulus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Cyperales
Fagales

Family

Poaceae
Betulaceae

Genus

Muhlenbergia
Betula

Clade

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

-
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Subfamily

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Carpinaceae

Number of Species

134
1 27800
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Properties of Shenandoah Grass and Birch

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

Season and Care of Shenandoah Grass and Birch

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

Shenandoah Grass and Birch Physical Information

Shenandoah Grass and Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Shenandoah Grass height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Shenandoah Grass and Birch are as follows:

  • Shenandoah Grass flower color: Pink

  • Shenandoah Grass leaf color: Green and Dark Green

  • Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan

  • Birch leaf color:

Care of Shenandoah Grass and Birch

Care of Shenandoah Grass and Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Shenandoah Grass pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Birch pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove short branches. In summer Shenandoah Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.