Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Grass
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Hybrid origin
Types
Eastern juniper, Souther juniper
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lower slopes, Open Plains, Prairies, Woodlands, Woods
Grassland, low mountains, Semi desert, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
5-9
Sunset Zone
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 24
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
Light Red, Sky Blue, Yellow Brown
Non Flowering Plant
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Blue
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
White, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
White, Green, Orange, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Bronze
Gold, Tan
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Gall Insects, Red blotch, Rust, Sooty Mold
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Versatility, Very little waste, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Cough
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
JUNIPERUS virginiana
CALAMAGROSTIS x acutiflora 'Overdam'
Common Name
Pencil cedar, Red Juniper
Feather Reed Grass, Overdam Feather Reed Grass
In Hindi
पूर्वी लाल देवदार
Overdam घास
In German
Eastern Red Cedar
Overdam Grass
In French
Red Cedar Orient
Overdam Herbe
In Spanish
Cedro Rojo del Este
Overdam Hierba
In Greek
Ανατολική Red Cedar
Overdam Grass
In Portuguese
Eastern Red Cedar
Overdam Relva
In Polish
Eastern Red Cedar
Overdam Trawa
In Latin
Eastern Red Cedar
Overdam Trawa
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Not Available
Class
Pinopsida
Not Available
Family
Cupressaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Juniperus
Calamagrostis
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Mirini
Not Available
Subfamily
Cupressoideae
Amaryllidoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Eastern Red Cedar and Overdam Grass
Season and care of Eastern Red Cedar and Overdam Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Red Cedar and Overdam Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Red Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Overdam Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Eastern Red Cedar is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Overdam Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eastern Red Cedar is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Overdam Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Eastern Red Cedar and Overdam Grass Physical Information
Eastern Red Cedar and Overdam Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Red Cedar height is 1,520.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Overdam Grass height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Red Cedar and Overdam Grass are as follows:
Eastern Red Cedar flower color: Light Red, Sky Blue and Yellow Brown
Eastern Red Cedar leaf color: Dark Green
Overdam Grass flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- Overdam Grass leaf color: White and Green
Care of Eastern Red Cedar and Overdam Grass
Care of Eastern Red Cedar and Overdam Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Red Cedar 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 Eastern Red Cedar 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.