Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Prunus virginiana
Karl Feather Reed Grass
Avalanche
Eldorado
Overdam
Habitat
Moist Soils, open Woodlands, Pine barrens, Swamps
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Humid climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10, 16
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
-
Light brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Gold, Tan
Leaf Shape
Oval
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
-
Wet Site, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, 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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove branches that rub together, Remove dead branches
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Cough, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Stomach Ulcers
-
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PRUNUS virginiana
CALAMAGROSTIS x acutiflora
Common Name
Wild black cherry, Cherry bark
Feather Reed Grass
In Hindi
Chokecherry
पंख ईख घास
In German
Chokecherry
Feather Reed Grass
In French
Chokecherry
Feather Reed Herbe
In Spanish
Chokecherry
Pluma Reed Hierba
In Greek
Chokecherry
Αστραπή Reed Χόρτο
In Portuguese
Chokecherry
Pena Reed grama
In Polish
Chokecherry
Pióro Reed trawy
In Latin
chokecherry
Pluma Grass
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Genus
Prunus
Calamagrostis
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Pooideae
Season and Care of Chokecherry and Feather Reed Grass
Season and care of Chokecherry and Feather Reed Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Chokecherry and Feather Reed Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chokecherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Feather Reed Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chokecherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Feather Reed Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chokecherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Feather Reed Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Chokecherry and Feather Reed Grass Physical Information
Chokecherry and Feather Reed Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Chokecherry height is 460.00 cm and width 550.00 cm whereas Feather Reed Grass height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Chokecherry and Feather Reed Grass are as follows:
Care of Chokecherry and Feather Reed Grass
Care of Chokecherry and Feather Reed Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chokecherry pruning is done Remove branches that rub together and Remove dead branches and Feather Reed Grass pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Chokecherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Feather Reed Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.