Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
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Types
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Overdam'
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Grassland, low mountains, Semi desert, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
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
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
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Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
White, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
White, Green, Orange, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Gold, Tan
Plant Season
Spring
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
-
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
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
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
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Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used for making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PRUNUS padus
CALAMAGROSTIS x acutiflora 'Overdam'
Common Name
Bird Cherry
Feather Reed Grass, Overdam Feather Reed Grass
In Hindi
सुंदार वृक्ष
Overdam घास
In German
Vogel Kirschbaum
Overdam Grass
In French
Oiseau Cherry Tree
Overdam Herbe
In Spanish
Pájaro Cerezo
Overdam Hierba
In Greek
Bird Cherry Tree
Overdam Grass
In Portuguese
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
Overdam Relva
In Polish
Czeremcha drzewa
Overdam Trawa
In Latin
Ave Ave ligno
Overdam Trawa
Genus
Prunus
Calamagrostis
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Prunoideae
Amaryllidoideae
Season and Care of Bird Cherry and Overdam Grass
Season and care of Bird Cherry and Overdam Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Bird Cherry and Overdam Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bird Cherry season is Spring and Overdam Grass season is Spring. The type of soil for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam and for Overdam Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Overdam Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bird Cherry and Overdam Grass Physical Information
Bird Cherry and Overdam Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Overdam Grass height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Bird Cherry and Overdam Grass are as follows:
Bird Cherry flower color: White
Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Overdam Grass flower color:
- Overdam Grass leaf color: White and Green
Care of Bird Cherry and Overdam Grass
Care of Bird Cherry and Overdam Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. 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 and Overdam Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bird Cherry 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.