Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Africa, Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Not Available
it is a type of birch
Habitat
Grassland, Sandy areas
Hillside, Mountain tops
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
4-7
Sunset Zone
H1, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Burgundy, Pink, Rose
Light Yellow, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Pink, Tan, White
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Purple, Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Rooted stem cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
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
No need to prune, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to half of its height
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year
Pests and Diseases
Disease free, Red blotch
Borers, Chlorosis
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Not Available
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Respiratory problems, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Ground Cover
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Not Available
Edible syrup, used for making charcoal, Used for making wood alcohol, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
MELINIS nerviglumis
BETULA alleghaniensis
Common Name
Ruby Grass, Zizka
Yellow Birch
In Hindi
Zizka
Yellow Birch
In German
Zizka
Yellow Birch
In French
Zizka
bouleau jaune
In Spanish
Zizka
Abedul amarillo
In Greek
Zizka
κίτρινο Birch
In Portuguese
Zizka
κίτρινο Birch
In Polish
Zizka
żółte brzozy
In Latin
Žižka
Birch flavum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Paniceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Zizka and Yellow Birch
Wondering what are the properties of Zizka and Yellow Birch? We provide you with everything About Zizka and Yellow Birch. Zizka doesn't have thorns and Yellow Birch doesn't have thorns. Also Zizka does not have fragrant flowers. Zizka has allergic reactions like Not Available and Yellow Birch has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Zizka and Yellow Birch and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Zizka and Yellow Birch
Season and care of Zizka and Yellow Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Zizka and Yellow Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zizka season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Yellow Birch season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Zizka is Loam, Sand and for Yellow Birch is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Zizka is Acidic, Neutral and for Yellow Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Zizka and Yellow Birch Physical Information
Zizka and Yellow Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Zizka height is 15.20 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Yellow Birch height is 1,680.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Zizka and Yellow Birch are as follows:
Zizka flower color: Burgundy, Pink and Rose
Zizka leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Yellow Birch flower color: Light Yellow and Light Green
- Yellow Birch leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Zizka and Yellow Birch
Care of Zizka and Yellow Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zizka pruning is done No need to prune, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Yellow Birch pruning is done Prune to half of its height. In summer Zizka needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Yellow Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.