Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central Asia, India, Nepal, China, Japan, Korea
North America, Canada, Mexico
Types
Quercus acutissima
Panicum abscissum, Panicum acostia, Panicum amarum
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
Prairies
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Light Green
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Brown, Sandy Brown
Red, Green, Orange, Blue Green, Gray Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Saw-tooth like
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
-
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in spring, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Apply 18-8-3 amount
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
-
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Butterflies
Birds, Wildlife
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Provides ground cover, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Medicinal Uses
Astringent
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a dyestuff, Used as a thickening in stews, used for fuel and charcoal, Used for making black dye
Cattle Fodder, Used as Biofuel
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
QUERCUS acutissima
PANICUM virgatum
Common Name
Sawtooth Oak
Switchgrass
In Hindi
Sawtooth Oak
Switchgrass
In German
Sägezahn- Eiche
Switchgrass
In French
Sawtooth Oak
switchgrass
In Spanish
diente de sierra de roble
switchgrass
In Greek
πριονωτή Oak
switchgrass
In Portuguese
Sawtooth Oak
switchgrass
In Polish
piłokształtny Oak
switchgrass
In Latin
Quercus acutissima
switchgrass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Fagoideae
Panicoideae
Season and Care of Sawtooth Oak and Switchgrass
Season and care of Sawtooth Oak and Switchgrass is important to know. While considering everything about Sawtooth Oak and Switchgrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sawtooth Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Switchgrass season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sawtooth Oak is Clay, Loam and for Switchgrass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sawtooth Oak is Acidic, Neutral and for Switchgrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sawtooth Oak and Switchgrass Physical Information
Sawtooth Oak and Switchgrass physical information is very important for comparison. Sawtooth Oak height is 1,070.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Switchgrass height is 150.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Sawtooth Oak and Switchgrass are as follows:
Sawtooth Oak flower color: Red and Light Green
Sawtooth Oak leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green and Yellow green
Switchgrass flower color: Green
- Switchgrass leaf color: Green, Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Sawtooth Oak and Switchgrass
Care of Sawtooth Oak and Switchgrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sawtooth Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Switchgrass pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Sawtooth Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Switchgrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.