Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Japan
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Types
Benikaze, Nicolas, All Gold, Albostriata
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Habitat
gardens, Shaded sites, Temperate Regions
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
3-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 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
Several shades of Green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Lime Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Pink, Orange Red
Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
-
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
-
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
-
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
-
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
-
Used for making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
HAKONECHLOA macra
PRUNUS padus
Common Name
Hakone Grass
Bird Cherry
In Hindi
hakone grass
सुंदार वृक्ष
In German
Hakone Gras
Vogel Kirschbaum
In French
Hakone herbe
Oiseau Cherry Tree
In Spanish
hierba Hakone
Pájaro Cerezo
In Greek
Hakone γρασίδι
Bird Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
Hakone grama
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
In Polish
Hakone trawa
Czeremcha drzewa
In Latin
Hakone herba
Ave Ave ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Hakone Grass and Bird Cherry
Season and care of Hakone Grass and Bird Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Hakone Grass and Bird Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hakone Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bird Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hakone Grass is Loam and for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Hakone Grass is Acidic, Neutral and for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hakone Grass and Bird Cherry Physical Information
Hakone Grass and Bird Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Hakone Grass height is 30.50 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Hakone Grass and Bird Cherry are as follows:
Hakone Grass flower color: Several shades of Green
Hakone Grass leaf color: Green and Lime Green
Bird Cherry flower color: White
- Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Care of Hakone Grass and Bird Cherry
Care of Hakone Grass and Bird Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hakone Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves 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 Hakone Grass 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.