Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
Southwestern United States
Types
Amanogawa , Shirotae , Shogetsu
Muhlenbergia rigens, Muhlenbergia emersleyi
Habitat
Woodlands
Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-8
7-11
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Clump-Forming
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Plum
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold, Orange Red
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
High
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Requires watering in the growing season, Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
prune to control shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Borers, Caterpillars, Scale insects, Spider mites
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Birds
Birds, Deers, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Cottage Garden, Wild gardens
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Nesting sites for birds, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
anti viral, Anti-oxidant
Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Bark
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Grown for shade, Traditional medicine, Used for fragrance
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PRUNUS serrulata 'Kwanzan'
MUHLENBERGIA rigens
Common Name
Kwanzan Cherry
Deer Grass
In Hindi
Kwanzan Cherry
हिरण घास
In German
Kwanzan Cherry
Deer Grass
In French
Kwanzan Cherry
cerfs Herbe
In Spanish
Kwanzan Cherry
Ciervo Hierba
In Greek
Kwanzan Cherry
ελάφια Grass
In Portuguese
Árvore de cereja
cervos grama
In Polish
Wiśnia drzewa
Deer Trawa
In Latin
Kwanzan Cherry
deer Grass
Phylum
Angiosperms
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Genus
Prunus
Muhlenbergia
Clade
Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
-
Chloridoideae
Season and Care of Kwanzan Cherry and Deer Grass
Season and care of Kwanzan Cherry and Deer Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Kwanzan Cherry and Deer Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kwanzan Cherry season is Spring and Fall and Deer Grass season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Kwanzan Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Deer Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kwanzan Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Deer Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Kwanzan Cherry and Deer Grass Physical Information
Kwanzan Cherry and Deer Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Kwanzan Cherry height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Deer Grass height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Kwanzan Cherry and Deer Grass are as follows:
Care of Kwanzan Cherry and Deer Grass
Care of Kwanzan Cherry and Deer Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kwanzan Cherry pruning is done prune to control shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Deer Grass pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Kwanzan Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Deer Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.