Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Karl Feather Reed Grass
Avalanche
Eldorado
Overdam
Ash leaves maple, Acer negundo califormicum tehachapi, Acer negundo Flamingo
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Humid climates
Anthropogenic, Floodplains, Forests, Shores of rivers or lakes, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
2-8
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light brown
Red, Yellow green, Dark Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Gold, Tan
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Broadly Ovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Spores
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week
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, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune every year, Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Aphids, Birds, Squirrels
Allergy
Skin irritation
Asthma, Runny nose, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Antidote, Antiemetic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Not Available
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Edible syrup, Used as essential oil, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Wood log is used in making fences
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
CALAMAGROSTIS x acutiflora
ACER negundo
Common Name
Feather Reed Grass
Ash-Leaved Maple, Boxelder
In Hindi
पंख ईख घास
Boxelder tree
In German
Feather Reed Grass
Boxelder Baum
In French
Feather Reed Herbe
arbre boxelder
In Spanish
Pluma Reed Hierba
árbol boxelder
In Greek
Αστραπή Reed Χόρτο
κουφοξυλιά δέντρο
In Portuguese
Pena Reed grama
árvore Boxelder
In Polish
Pióro Reed trawy
Boxelder drzewo
In Latin
Pluma Grass
Boxelder ligno
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Aveneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Pooideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Feather Reed Grass and Boxelder
Season and care of Feather Reed Grass and Boxelder is important to know. While considering everything about Feather Reed Grass and Boxelder Care, growing season is an essential factor. Feather Reed Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Boxelder season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Feather Reed Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Boxelder is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Feather Reed Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Boxelder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Feather Reed Grass and Boxelder Physical Information
Feather Reed Grass and Boxelder physical information is very important for comparison. Feather Reed Grass height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Boxelder height is 2,438.40 cm and width 1,524.00 cm. The color specification of Feather Reed Grass and Boxelder are as follows:
Feather Reed Grass flower color: Light brown
Feather Reed Grass leaf color: Green
Boxelder flower color: Red, Yellow green and Dark Red
- Boxelder leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Feather Reed Grass and Boxelder
Care of Feather Reed Grass and Boxelder include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Feather Reed Grass pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Boxelder pruning is done Prune every year, Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Feather Reed Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Boxelder needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.