Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia
Southwestern United States, Texas, Mexico
Types
Young's weeping birch, Ornäs Birch
Nassella tenuissima
Habitat
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
driveways, open Woodlands, Roadsides, Rocky areas, Slopes, tree wells
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-7
6-10
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
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
Pyramidal
Clump-Forming
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Green, Yellow green, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Yellow green, Gold, Tan
Leaf Shape
Double-toothed, serrated
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water more in summer
Do not water excessively
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
Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
General purpose granulated 30-10-10 fertilizer
Apply 12-6-6 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Birch Leafminer, Bronze Birch Borer, Slime Flux
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Insects, Moths
-
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a thickener in soups, Used as essential oil, used for making charcoal, Used in making tea
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Container, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
BETULA pendula
NASSELLA tenuissima
Common Name
Common Birch, European White Birch, Silver Birch
Finestem Needlegrass, Mexican Feather Grass
In Hindi
Silver Birch
Mexican Feather Grass
In German
Weißbirke
Mexikanische Federgras
In French
Silver Birch
Mexicaine Herbe Feather
In Spanish
Abedul de plata
Pluma hierba mexicana
In Greek
Silver Birch
Μεξικού Αστραπή Grass
In Portuguese
Silver Birch
Mexican Pena Relva
In Polish
Silver Birch
Mexican Feather trawy
In Latin
Argentum Birch
Mexicanus Pluma Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Silver Birch and Mexican Feather Grass
Season and care of Silver Birch and Mexican Feather Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Birch and Mexican Feather Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mexican Feather Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silver Birch is Loam and for Mexican Feather Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Birch is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mexican Feather Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Silver Birch and Mexican Feather Grass Physical Information
Silver Birch and Mexican Feather Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Mexican Feather Grass height is 50.80 cm and width 55.90 cm. The color specification of Silver Birch and Mexican Feather Grass are as follows:
Silver Birch flower color: Green
Silver Birch leaf color: Light Green
Mexican Feather Grass flower color:
- Mexican Feather Grass leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Silver Birch and Mexican Feather Grass
Care of Silver Birch and Mexican Feather Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mexican Feather Grass pruning is done Requires little pruning. In summer Silver Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mexican Feather Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.