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
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Not Available
Northern shagbark hickory, Southern shagbark hickory
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
meadows, Prairies, Riverbanks, Roadsides, Woods
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-7
4-8
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
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Sandy Brown
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Trunk Rot, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Not Found
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Mice, Red and Gray Squirrels
Allergy
Not Available
breathing problems, Mouth itching, Sore Throat, Swelling, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Moisturizing
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Analgesic, Antirheumatic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Sap, Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Food for animals
Used as an excellent fuel, Used in pies, cakes, Used to make yellow dye, used to prepare nut milk
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Edible, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ANDROPOGON gerardii
CARYA ovata
Common Name
Big Bluestem, Turkey Foot
Shagbark Hickory
In Hindi
Big Bluestem grass
Shagbark Hickory
In German
Große Bartgras
Shagbark Hickory
In French
Barbon de Gérard herbe
Caryer ovale
In Spanish
hierba andropogon grande
Shagbark Hickory
In Greek
Big BLUESTEM γρασίδι
Shagbark Hickory
In Portuguese
Vetiver grande grama
Shagbark Hickory
In Polish
Big Bluestem trawa
ORZESZNIK PIĘCIOLISTKOWY
In Latin
Big bluestem herba
Carya
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lillosida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Poaceae
Juglandales
Family
Poaceae
Juglandaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Juglandeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Juglandoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Big Bluestem and Shagbark Hickory
Season and care of Big Bluestem and Shagbark Hickory is important to know. While considering everything about Big Bluestem and Shagbark Hickory Care, growing season is an essential factor. Big Bluestem season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Shagbark Hickory season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Big Bluestem is Loam, Sand and for Shagbark Hickory is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Big Bluestem is Neutral, Alkaline and for Shagbark Hickory is Acidic, Neutral.
Big Bluestem and Shagbark Hickory Physical Information
Big Bluestem and Shagbark Hickory physical information is very important for comparison. Big Bluestem height is 38.10 cm and width 152.40 cm whereas Shagbark Hickory height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Big Bluestem and Shagbark Hickory are as follows:
Big Bluestem flower color: Purple
Big Bluestem leaf color: Green
Shagbark Hickory flower color: Not Available
- Shagbark Hickory leaf color: Not Available
Care of Big Bluestem and Shagbark Hickory
Care of Big Bluestem and Shagbark Hickory 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 Shagbark Hickory pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Big Bluestem needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Shagbark Hickory needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.