Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Canada, Mexico
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Types
Not Available
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
meadows, Prairies, Riverbanks, Roadsides, Woods
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-7
3-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Sandy Brown
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Medium
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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 dead or diseased plant parts
Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Found
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Food for animals
Used for making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
ANDROPOGON gerardii
PRUNUS padus
Common Name
Big Bluestem, Turkey Foot
Bird Cherry
In Hindi
Big Bluestem grass
सुंदार वृक्ष
In German
Große Bartgras
Vogel Kirschbaum
In French
Barbon de Gérard herbe
Oiseau Cherry Tree
In Spanish
hierba andropogon grande
Pájaro Cerezo
In Greek
Big BLUESTEM γρασίδι
Bird Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
Vetiver grande grama
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
In Polish
Big Bluestem trawa
Czeremcha drzewa
In Latin
Big bluestem herba
Ave Ave ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lillosida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Acacieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Prunoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Big Bluestem and Bird Cherry
Season and care of Big Bluestem and Bird Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Big Bluestem and Bird Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Big Bluestem season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Bird Cherry season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Big Bluestem is Loam, Sand and for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Big Bluestem is Neutral, Alkaline and for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Big Bluestem and Bird Cherry Physical Information
Big Bluestem and Bird Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Big Bluestem height is 38.10 cm and width 152.40 cm whereas Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Big Bluestem and Bird Cherry are as follows:
Big Bluestem flower color: Purple
Big Bluestem leaf color: Green
Bird Cherry flower color: White
- Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Care of Big Bluestem and Bird Cherry
Care of Big Bluestem and Bird Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Big Bluestem pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Bird Cherry pruning is done Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Big Bluestem needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bird Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.