Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, California, Caribbean
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
Grass
Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch
Habitat
marshes, Swamps, Tropical Climate
Hills, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 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
Habit
Mat-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
-
Yellow, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Fin-shaped Tufts
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Plugs, Sod, Sprigs
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought
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
Clay, 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
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Ants, Aphids, Birds
Allergy
Congestion, Itchiness, sneezing
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
-
Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Boils, bowel syndrome, Combats Stress, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Heart problems, Kidney Stones, Osteoarthritis, Skin Disorders, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
-
Bark, Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
Used in lawns and turf
Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Lawns and Turf
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
STENOTAPHRUM secundatum
BETULA nigra 'Studetec'
Common Name
Softleaf Buffalo Grass, St. Augustine Grass
Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch
In Hindi
St. Augustine Grass
काले बर्च वृक्ष
In German
St. Augustine Grass
Schwarze Birke
In French
St. Augustine Grass
Noir Bouleau
In Spanish
St. Augustine Grass
Negro del árbol de abedul
In Greek
St. Augustine Grass
Μαύρο Birch Tree
In Portuguese
St. Augustine Grass
Bétula Preto
In Polish
St. Augustine Grass
Czarny Brzoza
In Latin
St. Augustine Grass
Niger Caerulus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Betulaceae
Genus
Stenotaphrum
Betula
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of St. Augustine Grass and Black Birch
Season and care of St. Augustine Grass and Black Birch is important to know. While considering everything about St. Augustine Grass and Black Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. St. Augustine Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for St. Augustine Grass is Loam, Sand and for Black Birch is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for St. Augustine Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
St. Augustine Grass and Black Birch Physical Information
St. Augustine Grass and Black Birch physical information is very important for comparison. St. Augustine Grass height is 760.00 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of St. Augustine Grass and Black Birch are as follows:
St. Augustine Grass flower color:
St. Augustine Grass leaf color: Green
Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
- Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of St. Augustine Grass and Black Birch
Care of St. Augustine Grass and Black Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. St. Augustine Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves 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 St. Augustine 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.