Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, California, Caribbean
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Types
Grass
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Habitat
marshes, Swamps, Tropical Climate
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
3-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
Habit
Mat-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Fin-shaped Tufts
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Plugs, Sod, Sprigs
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
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
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
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Allergy
Congestion, Itchiness, sneezing
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
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 in lawns and turf
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
Lawns and Turf
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
STENOTAPHRUM secundatum
PRUNUS padus
Common Name
Softleaf Buffalo Grass, St. Augustine Grass
Bird Cherry
In Hindi
St. Augustine Grass
सुंदार वृक्ष
In German
St. Augustine Grass
Vogel Kirschbaum
In French
St. Augustine Grass
Oiseau Cherry Tree
In Spanish
St. Augustine Grass
Pájaro Cerezo
In Greek
St. Augustine Grass
Bird Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
St. Augustine Grass
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
In Polish
St. Augustine Grass
Czeremcha drzewa
In Latin
St. Augustine Grass
Ave Ave ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Stenotaphrum
Prunus
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Prunoideae
Season and Care of St. Augustine Grass and Bird Cherry
Season and care of St. Augustine Grass and Bird Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about St. Augustine Grass and Bird Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. St. Augustine Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bird Cherry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for St. Augustine Grass is Loam, Sand and for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for St. Augustine Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
St. Augustine Grass and Bird Cherry Physical Information
St. Augustine Grass and Bird Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. St. Augustine Grass height is 760.00 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of St. Augustine Grass and Bird Cherry are as follows:
St. Augustine Grass flower color:
St. Augustine Grass leaf color: Green
Bird Cherry flower color: White
- Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Care of St. Augustine Grass and Bird Cherry
Care of St. Augustine Grass and Bird Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. St. Augustine Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches 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 St. Augustine 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.