Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Types
Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii
Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Overdam'
Habitat
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands
Grassland, low mountains, Semi desert, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
5-9
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Tan
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Bronze, Sandy Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
-
White, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
White, Green, Orange, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Gold, Tan
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
-
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove short branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Birds, Insects
Birds
Allergy
Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat
Skin irritation
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Bone strength, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eliminate toxins, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Kidney problems
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Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used in paper industry
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
BETULA 'Crimson Frost'
CALAMAGROSTIS x acutiflora 'Overdam'
Common Name
Birch, Crimson Frost Birch
Feather Reed Grass, Overdam Feather Reed Grass
In Hindi
भोज पत्र
Overdam घास
In German
Birke
Overdam Grass
In French
Arbre de bouleau
Overdam Herbe
In Spanish
Abedul
Overdam Hierba
In Greek
Birch Tree
Overdam Grass
In Portuguese
bétula
Overdam Relva
In Polish
Brzoza
Overdam Trawa
In Latin
Caerulus
Overdam Trawa
Family
Betulaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Betula
Calamagrostis
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Carpinaceae
Amaryllidoideae
Season and Care of Birch and Overdam Grass
Season and care of Birch and Overdam Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Birch and Overdam Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Overdam Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Birch is Loam and for Overdam Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Overdam Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Birch and Overdam Grass Physical Information
Birch and Overdam Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Overdam Grass height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Birch and Overdam Grass are as follows:
Care of Birch and Overdam Grass
Care of Birch and Overdam Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Birch pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove short branches and Overdam Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Overdam Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.