Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia
Southwestern United States
Types
Young's weeping birch, Ornäs Birch
Muhlenbergia rigens, Muhlenbergia emersleyi
Habitat
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-7
7-11
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Clump-Forming
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Double-toothed, serrated
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Water more in summer
Requires watering in the growing season, Water occasionally
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
General purpose granulated 30-10-10 fertilizer
fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Birch Leafminer, Bronze Birch Borer, Slime Flux
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Insects, Moths
Birds, Deers, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Nesting sites for birds, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic
Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used as a thickener in soups, Used as essential oil, used for making charcoal, Used in making tea
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
BETULA pendula
MUHLENBERGIA rigens
Common Name
Common Birch, European White Birch, Silver Birch
Deer Grass
In Hindi
Silver Birch
हिरण घास
In German
Weißbirke
Deer Grass
In French
Silver Birch
cerfs Herbe
In Spanish
Abedul de plata
Ciervo Hierba
In Greek
Silver Birch
ελάφια Grass
In Portuguese
Silver Birch
cervos grama
In Polish
Silver Birch
Deer Trawa
In Latin
Argentum Birch
deer Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Betula
Muhlenbergia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Betuloideae
Chloridoideae
Season and Care of Silver Birch and Deer Grass
Season and care of Silver Birch and Deer Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Birch and Deer Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Deer Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silver Birch is Loam and for Deer Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Birch is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Deer Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Silver Birch and Deer Grass Physical Information
Silver Birch and Deer Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Deer Grass height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Birch and Deer Grass are as follows:
Care of Silver Birch and Deer Grass
Care of Silver Birch and Deer Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Deer Grass pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Silver Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Deer Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.