Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
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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, Canada
Types
Karl Feather Reed Grass
Avalanche
Eldorado
Overdam
Acer saccharum
Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Humid climates
Forest edges, Open areas, Roadsides, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-8
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light brown
Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Pink, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Gold, Tan
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Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
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Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Spores
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires regular watering
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Skin irritation
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Cough, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Expectorant, Sore Eyes
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
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Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CALAMAGROSTIS x acutiflora
ACER saccharum
Common Name
Feather Reed Grass
Sugar Maple
In Hindi
पंख ईख घास
चीनी मेपल
In German
Feather Reed Grass
Zuckerahorn
In French
Feather Reed Herbe
sucre d'érable
In Spanish
Pluma Reed Hierba
arce de azúcar
In Greek
Αστραπή Reed Χόρτο
Maple ζάχαρη
In Portuguese
Pena Reed grama
Bordo de Açucar
In Polish
Pióro Reed trawy
Cukier klonowy
In Latin
Pluma Grass
Sugar Maple
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Feather Reed Grass and Sugar Maple
Season and care of Feather Reed Grass and Sugar Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Feather Reed Grass and Sugar Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Feather Reed Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Sugar Maple season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Feather Reed Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sugar Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Feather Reed Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sugar Maple is Acidic, Neutral.
Feather Reed Grass and Sugar Maple Physical Information
Feather Reed Grass and Sugar Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Feather Reed Grass height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Sugar Maple height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Feather Reed Grass and Sugar Maple are as follows:
Feather Reed Grass flower color: Light brown
Feather Reed Grass leaf color: Green
Sugar Maple flower color: Chartreuse
- Sugar Maple leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Feather Reed Grass and Sugar Maple
Care of Feather Reed Grass and Sugar Maple 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 Sugar Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Feather Reed Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sugar Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.