About Blue Fescue and Shagbark Hickory
Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Large Blue Fescue , Sea Urchin Blue Fescue, Elijah Blue blue fescue
Northern shagbark hickory, Southern shagbark hickory
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Moist Soils, Rocky areas, Well Drained
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Not Available
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Pinnate
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Slow
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Trunk Rot, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Showy Foliage
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
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
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Moisturizing
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Analgesic, Antirheumatic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Sap, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
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
Edging, Groundcover, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Edible, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
FESTUCA
CARYA ovata
Common Name
Blue Fescue, Field Fescue
Shagbark Hickory
In Hindi
ब्लू हुक्म
Shagbark Hickory
In German
blau -Schwingel
Shagbark Hickory
In French
bleu fétuque
Caryer ovale
In Spanish
azul festuca
Shagbark Hickory
In Greek
μπλε Φεστούκα
Shagbark Hickory
In Portuguese
azul festuca
Shagbark Hickory
In Polish
niebieski Kostrzewa
ORZESZNIK PIĘCIOLISTKOWY
In Latin
blue Fescue
Carya
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Juglandales
Family
Poaceae
Juglandaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Pooideae
Juglandoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Blue Fescue and Shagbark Hickory
Wondering what are the properties of Blue Fescue and Shagbark Hickory? We provide you with everything About Blue Fescue and Shagbark Hickory. Blue Fescue doesn't have thorns and Shagbark Hickory doesn't have thorns. Also Blue Fescue does not have fragrant flowers. Blue Fescue has allergic reactions like Not Available and Shagbark Hickory 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 Blue Fescue and Shagbark Hickory and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Blue Fescue and Shagbark Hickory
Season and care of Blue Fescue and Shagbark Hickory is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Fescue and Shagbark Hickory Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Fescue season is Not Available and Shagbark Hickory season is Not Available. The type of soil for Blue Fescue is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Shagbark Hickory is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Fescue is Acidic, Neutral and for Shagbark Hickory is Acidic, Neutral.
Blue Fescue and Shagbark Hickory Physical Information
Blue Fescue and Shagbark Hickory physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Fescue height is 15.24 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Shagbark Hickory height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Fescue and Shagbark Hickory are as follows:
Blue Fescue flower color: Not Available
Blue Fescue leaf color: Not Available
Shagbark Hickory flower color: Not Available
- Shagbark Hickory leaf color: Not Available
Care of Blue Fescue and Shagbark Hickory
Care of Blue Fescue and Shagbark Hickory include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Fescue pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, 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 Blue Fescue 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.