Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Types
not available
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lower slopes, marshes, Mountain Slopes
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
3-8
Sunset Zone
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
Red, White
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Gold, Tan
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gold, Tan
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Adequately
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Remove dead leaves
Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize when new
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree, Red blotch, Rust
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Asthma
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
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
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
MISCANTHUS sinensis 'Gracillimus'
PRUNUS padus
Common Name
Eulalia, Japanese Silvergrass, Maiden Grass
Bird Cherry
In Hindi
maiden grass
सुंदार वृक्ष
In German
Mädchen Gras
Vogel Kirschbaum
In French
herbe de jeune fille
Oiseau Cherry Tree
In Spanish
hierba doncella
Pájaro Cerezo
In Greek
παρθενική γρασίδι
Bird Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
grama de solteira
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
In Polish
panieńskie trawy
Czeremcha drzewa
In Latin
virgo herba
Ave Ave ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Acacieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Prunoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Maiden Grass and Bird Cherry
Season and care of Maiden Grass and Bird Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Maiden Grass and Bird Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Maiden Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bird Cherry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Maiden Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Maiden Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Maiden Grass and Bird Cherry Physical Information
Maiden Grass and Bird Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Maiden Grass height is 150.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Maiden Grass and Bird Cherry are as follows:
Maiden Grass flower color: Red and White
Maiden Grass leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Bird Cherry flower color: White
- Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Care of Maiden Grass and Bird Cherry
Care of Maiden Grass and Bird Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Maiden Grass pruning is done cut main flower spike 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 Maiden 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.