Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, California, Caribbean
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Habitat
marshes, Swamps, Tropical Climate
bottomlands, Depression on prairies, ditches, Floodplains, Riverbanks, stream banks, Swamps
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
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
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, Sand
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
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
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, Sand
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 the late winter or spring, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, No need to fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Red blotch, Sawfly Larvae
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Congestion, Itchiness, sneezing
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Erosion control, Wildlife
Part of Plant Used
-
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used in lawns and turf
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
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
Common Name
Softleaf Buffalo Grass, St. Augustine Grass
River Birch
In Hindi
St. Augustine Grass
River Birch
In German
St. Augustine Grass
Fluss Birch
In French
St. Augustine Grass
Birch river
In Spanish
St. Augustine Grass
river Birch
In Greek
St. Augustine Grass
ποταμός Birch
In Portuguese
St. Augustine Grass
river Birch
In Polish
St. Augustine Grass
Rzeka Birch
In Latin
St. Augustine Grass
Betula
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 River Birch
Season and care of St. Augustine Grass and River Birch is important to know. While considering everything about St. Augustine Grass and River Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. St. Augustine Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and River Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for St. Augustine Grass is Loam, Sand and for River Birch is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for St. Augustine Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for River Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
St. Augustine Grass and River Birch Physical Information
St. Augustine Grass and River Birch physical information is very important for comparison. St. Augustine Grass height is 760.00 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas River Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of St. Augustine Grass and River Birch are as follows:
St. Augustine Grass flower color:
St. Augustine Grass leaf color: Green
River Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
- River Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of St. Augustine Grass and River Birch
Care of St. Augustine Grass and River Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. St. Augustine Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and River Birch pruning is done Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Shape and thin as needed. In summer St. Augustine Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer River Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.