Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
-
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Karl Feather Reed Grass
Avalanche
Eldorado
Overdam
Thuja occidentalis 'Techny'
Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Humid climates
Forests, gardens, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
3-7
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, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Light brown
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gold, Tan
Dark Green, Brown, Black
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Compound
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Spores
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
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
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
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Birds
Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Landscape Designing
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Wood
Other Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
CALAMAGROSTIS x acutiflora
THUJA occidentalis 'Techny'
Common Name
Feather Reed Grass
White Cedar
In Hindi
पंख ईख घास
Techny Arborvitae
In German
Feather Reed Grass
Techny Lebensbaum
In French
Feather Reed Herbe
Techny Arborvitae
In Spanish
Pluma Reed Hierba
Techny Arborvitae
In Greek
Αστραπή Reed Χόρτο
Techny Arborvitae
In Portuguese
Pena Reed grama
Techny Arborvitae
In Polish
Pióro Reed trawy
Techny Tuja
In Latin
Pluma Grass
Techny Arborvitae
Class
Liliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Poaceae
Cupressaceae
Genus
Calamagrostis
Thuja
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Dicotyledonous
Season and Care of Feather Reed Grass and Techny Arborvitae
Season and care of Feather Reed Grass and Techny Arborvitae is important to know. While considering everything about Feather Reed Grass and Techny Arborvitae Care, growing season is an essential factor. Feather Reed Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Techny Arborvitae season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Feather Reed Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Techny Arborvitae is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Feather Reed Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Techny Arborvitae is Acidic, Neutral.
Feather Reed Grass and Techny Arborvitae Physical Information
Feather Reed Grass and Techny Arborvitae physical information is very important for comparison. Feather Reed Grass height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Techny Arborvitae height is 300.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Feather Reed Grass and Techny Arborvitae are as follows:
Feather Reed Grass flower color: Light brown
Feather Reed Grass leaf color: Green
Techny Arborvitae flower color:
- Techny Arborvitae leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Feather Reed Grass and Techny Arborvitae
Care of Feather Reed Grass and Techny Arborvitae 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 Techny Arborvitae pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Feather Reed Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Techny Arborvitae needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.