Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, California, Caribbean
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Types
Grass
Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii
Habitat
marshes, Swamps, Tropical Climate
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
4-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Mat-forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
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Yellow, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Bronze, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
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Leaf Shape
Fin-shaped Tufts
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Plugs, Sod, Sprigs
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Medium
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
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Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
-
Ants, Birds, Insects
Allergy
Congestion, Itchiness, sneezing
Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
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Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
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
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Whole plant
Other Uses
Used in lawns and turf
Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Lawns and Turf
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
STENOTAPHRUM secundatum
BETULA 'Crimson Frost'
Common Name
Softleaf Buffalo Grass, St. Augustine Grass
Birch, Crimson Frost Birch
In Hindi
St. Augustine Grass
भोज पत्र
In German
St. Augustine Grass
Birke
In French
St. Augustine Grass
Arbre de bouleau
In Spanish
St. Augustine Grass
Abedul
In Greek
St. Augustine Grass
Birch Tree
In Portuguese
St. Augustine Grass
bétula
In Polish
St. Augustine Grass
Brzoza
In Latin
St. Augustine Grass
Caerulus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Betulaceae
Genus
Stenotaphrum
Betula
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Carpinaceae
Season and Care of St. Augustine Grass and Birch
Season and care of St. Augustine Grass and Birch is important to know. While considering everything about St. Augustine Grass and Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. St. Augustine Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for St. Augustine Grass is Loam, Sand and for Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for St. Augustine Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
St. Augustine Grass and Birch Physical Information
St. Augustine Grass and Birch physical information is very important for comparison. St. Augustine Grass height is 760.00 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of St. Augustine Grass and Birch are as follows:
St. Augustine Grass flower color:
St. Augustine Grass leaf color: Green
Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan
- Birch leaf color:
Care of St. Augustine Grass and Birch
Care of St. Augustine Grass and Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. St. Augustine Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves 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 St. Augustine 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.