Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western Asia
Caribbean, Central America
Types
Büttnera Czerwona, Hedelfinger Sweet Cherry
Broomsedge Bluestem, Broomsedge
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
ditches, Grassland, Moist Ditches, Moist Soils, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 6, 7, 14, 15
H1, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Not Available
Cream, Green, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Gray Green, Yellow green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Gold, Tan, Bronze
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Fall, Winter
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
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings
Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water 1 in. per week during the active growing period, Water more in summer
Keep ground moist, Water Deeply
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches, Remove thin branches
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
A 10 pound bag of 16-4-8 fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Mites
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Flies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Mild Allergen, Vomiting
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Used in parkland
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Provides ground cover, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antitussive, Astringent, Diuretic, Tonic
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Seeds
Other Uses
Used for making green dye, Wood is used for making furniture
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Container, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
PRUNUS avium
ANDROPOGON glomeratus
Common Name
Sweet Cherry
Bushy Beardgrass, Bushy Bluestem, Bushy Broom Grass
In Hindi
मीठी चेरी
Bushy Bluestem plant
In German
Süße Kirsche
Bushy Bluestem Pflanze
In French
Cerise sucrée
plante buissonnante Bluestem
In Spanish
Cereza dulce
planta arbustiva andropogon
In Greek
γλυκό κεράσι
φυτό θαμνώδη BLUESTEM
In Portuguese
Cereja doce
planta arbustiva Bluestem
In Polish
Słodka Wiśnia
Krzaczaste Bluestem roślin
In Latin
dulcis cerasus
Bushy bluestem herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Amygdaleae
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Panicoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Sweet Cherry and Bushy Bluestem
Season and care of Sweet Cherry and Bushy Bluestem is important to know. While considering everything about Sweet Cherry and Bushy Bluestem Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweet Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bushy Bluestem season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sweet Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bushy Bluestem is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sweet Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Bushy Bluestem is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sweet Cherry and Bushy Bluestem Physical Information
Sweet Cherry and Bushy Bluestem physical information is very important for comparison. Sweet Cherry height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Bushy Bluestem height is 120.00 cm and width 75.00 cm. The color specification of Sweet Cherry and Bushy Bluestem are as follows:
Sweet Cherry flower color: Not Available
Sweet Cherry leaf color: Not Available
Bushy Bluestem flower color: Cream, Green and White
- Bushy Bluestem leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Sweet Cherry and Bushy Bluestem
Care of Sweet Cherry and Bushy Bluestem include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweet Cherry pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove thin branches and Bushy Bluestem pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sweet Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bushy Bluestem needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.