Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
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Types
Juglans cinerea
Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Overdam'
Habitat
Anthropogenic, Floodplains, Forests
Grassland, low mountains, Semi desert, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
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
Yellow green
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
White, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Gold
White, Green, Orange, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
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Gold, Tan
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full 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
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
-
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Squirrels
Birds
Allergy
Gastric, Pollen
Skin irritation
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Dysentry, Intestinal irritations, Small pox, Stomach pain
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Part of Plant Used
Sap, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Application in Furniture, Decorative veneers, flooring, paneling, Herbicide
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Shade Trees
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
JUGLANS cinerea
CALAMAGROSTIS x acutiflora 'Overdam'
Common Name
Butternut
Feather Reed Grass, Overdam Feather Reed Grass
In Hindi
Butternut Tree
Overdam घास
In German
Butternut Baum
Overdam Grass
In French
noyer cendré
Overdam Herbe
In Spanish
árbol de nogal
Overdam Hierba
In Greek
Butternut Δέντρο
Overdam Grass
In Portuguese
Árvore Butternut
Overdam Relva
In Polish
butternut Drzewo
Overdam Trawa
In Latin
Butternut ligno
Overdam Trawa
Family
Juglandaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Juglans
Calamagrostis
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
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Amaryllidoideae
Season and Care of Butternut Tree and Overdam Grass
Season and care of Butternut Tree and Overdam Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Butternut Tree and Overdam Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Butternut Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Overdam Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Butternut Tree is Clay, Loam and for Overdam Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Butternut Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Overdam Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Butternut Tree and Overdam Grass Physical Information
Butternut Tree and Overdam Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Butternut Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Overdam Grass height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Butternut Tree and Overdam Grass are as follows:
Butternut Tree flower color: Yellow green
Butternut Tree leaf color: Light Green
Overdam Grass flower color:
- Overdam Grass leaf color: White and Green
Care of Butternut Tree and Overdam Grass
Care of Butternut Tree and Overdam Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Butternut Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Overdam Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Butternut Tree 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.