Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Asia
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada, Central America
Habitat
Cropland, gardens, Grassland, Roadsides
Canyons, Dry areas, fencerows, Floodplains, Moist Soils, Old fields, open Woodlands, riparian zones, Roadsides, Thickets, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
3-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17, 23, 24
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Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Dark Red, Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Brown
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Leaf Shape
Grass like
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Plant Season
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Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Root Division, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, Water occasionally
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
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, Itchy eyes
coma, dilation of pupils, Gastric, Respiratory problems, weakness
Aesthetic Uses
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Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Headache, Stomach pain
Cough, Sedative, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Feature Plant, Groundcover
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ARRHENATHERUM
PRUNUS serotina
Common Name
Oatgrass
Black Cherry
In Hindi
जई घास
ब्लैक चेरी का पेड़
In German
Ährengras
Schwarz Kirschbaum
In French
Folle avoine
Noir Cherry Tree
In Spanish
oat Grass
Negro del cerezo
In Greek
βρώμη Grass
Μαύρο Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
aveia-
Árvore de cereja preta
In Polish
Owies trawa
Czarny Cherry Tree
In Latin
oat Grass
Prunus serotina ligno
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Danthonioideae
Prunoideae
Properties of Oatgrass and Black Cherry
Wondering what are the properties of Oatgrass and Black Cherry? We provide you with everything About Oatgrass and Black Cherry. Oatgrass doesn't have thorns and Black Cherry doesn't have thorns. Also Oatgrass does not have fragrant flowers. Oatgrass has allergic reactions like Asthma and Itchy eyes and Black Cherry has allergic reactions like Asthma and Itchy eyes. 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 Oatgrass and Black Cherry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Oatgrass and Black Cherry
Season and care of Oatgrass and Black Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Oatgrass and Black Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Oatgrass season is and Black Cherry season is . The type of soil for Oatgrass is Loam and for Black Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Oatgrass is Acidic, Neutral and for Black Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Oatgrass and Black Cherry Physical Information
Oatgrass and Black Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Oatgrass height is 20.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Black Cherry height is 2,438.40 cm and width 914.40 cm. The color specification of Oatgrass and Black Cherry are as follows:
Oatgrass flower color: Brown
Oatgrass leaf color: Gray Green
Black Cherry flower color: White
- Black Cherry leaf color: Green
Care of Oatgrass and Black Cherry
Care of Oatgrass and Black Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Oatgrass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Black Cherry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Oatgrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.