Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Africa, Southern Asia
Western Asia
Types
Not Available
Büttnera Czerwona, Hedelfinger Sweet Cherry
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Floodplains, meadows, Riverbanks
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
2a, 2b, 6, 7, 14, 15
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Not Available
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Light Yellow, Gold, Brown, Bronze
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Orange, Light Yellow, Gold, Brown, Bronze
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
broad, flat
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Water 1 in. per week during the active growing period, Water more in summer
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove dead branches, Remove thin branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
A 10 pound bag of 16-4-8 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Aphids, Borers, Mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Not Available
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Flies
Allergy
Asthma
Mild Allergen, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Antitussive, Astringent, Diuretic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used for making green dye, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
MISCANTHUS sacchariflorus
PRUNUS avium
Common Name
Amur Silvergrass
Sweet Cherry
In Hindi
Amur Silvergrass
मीठी चेरी
In German
Amur Schilf
Süße Kirsche
In French
Amur silvergrass
Cerise sucrée
In Spanish
Amur silvergrass
Cereza dulce
In Greek
Amur Silvergrass
γλυκό κεράσι
In Portuguese
Amur Silvergrass
Cereja doce
In Polish
Amur Silvergrass
Słodka Wiśnia
In Latin
Amur Silvergrass
dulcis cerasus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Amygdaleae
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Amygdaloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Amur Silvergrass and Sweet Cherry
Wondering what are the properties of Amur Silvergrass and Sweet Cherry? We provide you with everything About Amur Silvergrass and Sweet Cherry. Amur Silvergrass doesn't have thorns and Sweet Cherry doesn't have thorns. Also Amur Silvergrass does not have fragrant flowers. Amur Silvergrass has allergic reactions like Asthma and Sweet Cherry has allergic reactions like Asthma. 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 Amur Silvergrass and Sweet Cherry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Amur Silvergrass and Sweet Cherry
Season and care of Amur Silvergrass and Sweet Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Amur Silvergrass and Sweet Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Amur Silvergrass season is Summer and Fall and Sweet Cherry season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Amur Silvergrass is Loam and for Sweet Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Amur Silvergrass is Acidic, Neutral and for Sweet Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Amur Silvergrass and Sweet Cherry Physical Information
Amur Silvergrass and Sweet Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Amur Silvergrass height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Sweet Cherry height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Amur Silvergrass and Sweet Cherry are as follows:
Amur Silvergrass flower color: Not Available
Amur Silvergrass leaf color: Dark Green
Sweet Cherry flower color: Not Available
- Sweet Cherry leaf color: Not Available
Care of Amur Silvergrass and Sweet Cherry
Care of Amur Silvergrass and Sweet Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Amur Silvergrass pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Sweet Cherry pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove thin branches. In summer Amur Silvergrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweet Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.