Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western United States, California, Mexico
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Types
Calocedrus decurrens
Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Overdam'
Habitat
low mountains, Mountain tops, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
Grassland, low mountains, Semi desert, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 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
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
White, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
White, Green, Orange, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Gold, Tan
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
-
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering, Water occasionally
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Stomach pain
-
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Used in pencil industry
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CALOCEDRUS decurrens
CALAMAGROSTIS x acutiflora 'Overdam'
Common Name
Incense Cedar
Feather Reed Grass, Overdam Feather Reed Grass
In Hindi
Incense Cedar
Overdam घास
In German
Zeder
Overdam Grass
In French
Encens Cedar
Overdam Herbe
In Spanish
cedro de incienso
Overdam Hierba
In Greek
θυμίαμα Κέδρος
Overdam Grass
In Portuguese
cedro de incenso
Overdam Relva
In Polish
kadzidło Cedar
Overdam Trawa
In Latin
incensum Cedar
Overdam Trawa
Family
Cupressaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Calocedrus
Calamagrostis
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
-
Amaryllidoideae
Season and Care of Incense Cedar and Overdam Grass
Season and care of Incense Cedar and Overdam Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Incense Cedar and Overdam Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Incense Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Overdam Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Incense Cedar is Loam, Sand and for Overdam Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Incense Cedar is Acidic, Neutral and for Overdam Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Incense Cedar and Overdam Grass Physical Information
Incense Cedar and Overdam Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Incense Cedar height is 2,130.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Overdam Grass height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Incense Cedar and Overdam Grass are as follows:
Incense Cedar flower color:
Incense Cedar leaf color: Green
Overdam Grass flower color:
- Overdam Grass leaf color: White and Green
Care of Incense Cedar and Overdam Grass
Care of Incense Cedar and Overdam Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Incense Cedar pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Incense 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.