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About Overdam Grass and American Sycamore


About American Sycamore and Overdam Grass


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Grass   
Tree   

Origin
Hybrid origin   
North America, Canada   

Types
Not Available   
North American sycamore, Middle Eastern sycamore ,The British sycamore   

Number of Varieties
Not Available   
3   
99+

Habitat
Grassland, low mountains, Semi desert, Woodlands   
bottomlands, Floodplains, Moist woods, Mountains   

USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9   
5-9   

AHS Heat Zone
9 - 5   
9-3   

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, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24   

Habit
Upright/Erect   
Upright/Erect   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
90.00 cm   
99+
2,130.00 cm   
21

Minimum Width
60.00 cm   
99+
1,980.00 cm   
6

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant   
Orange Red, Dark Salmon   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Not Available   
Tan, Sandy Brown   

Leaf Color in Spring
White, Green   
Green, Light Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green   
Green, Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Orange, Gold   
Gold, Tan   

Leaf Color in Winter
Gold, Tan   
Not Available   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Linear   
Orbicular   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter   
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   
Full Sun   

Growth Rate
Fast   
Not Available   

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   

Repeat Bloomer
No   
No   

Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction   
Wet Site, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction   

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground   
Ground   

How to Plant?
Seedlings   
Seedlings   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs   
Needs more water during establishment, Needs Very high moisture   

In Summer
Lots of watering   
Lots of watering   

In Spring
Moderate   
Moderate   

In Winter
Average Water   
Average Water   

Soil
  
  

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   

Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves   
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves   

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   

Pests and Diseases
Red blotch   
Anthracnose, Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew   

Plant Tolerance
Drought   
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site   

Facts

Flowers
Showy   
Insignificant   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No   
Yes   

Edible Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No   
No   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
Yes   
Yes   

Showy Bark
No   
Yes   

Foliage Texture
Fine   
Coarse   

Foliage Sheen
Glossy   
Matte   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
No   

Self-Sowing
No   
Yes   

Attracts
Birds   
Birds, Not Available   

Allergy
Skin irritation   
breathing problems, Skin irritation   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose   
Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes   

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
Not Available   

Edible Uses
Yes   
Yes   

Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Not Available   
Not Available   

Part of Plant Used
Whole plant   
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Sap   

Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant   
Animal Feed, Application in Furniture, Shelterbelt, Tea-like beverage can be brewed   

Used As Indoor Plant
No   
Insignificant   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower   
Feature Plant, Landscape, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
CALAMAGROSTIS x acutiflora 'Overdam'   
PLATANUS occidentalis   

Common Name
Feather Reed Grass, Overdam Feather Reed Grass   
American Planetree, American Sycamore, Eastern Sycamore, Buttonwood or Buttonball Tree   

In Hindi
Overdam घास   
अमेरिकी गूलर   

In German
Overdam Grass   
Amerikanische Platane   

In French
Overdam Herbe   
Platanus occidentalis   

In Spanish
Overdam Hierba   
Platanus occidentalis   

In Greek
Overdam Grass   
Platanus occidentalis   

In Portuguese
Overdam Relva   
Platanus occidentalis   

In Polish
Overdam Trawa   
Platan zachodni   

In Latin
Overdam Trawa   
Platanus orientalis   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Not Available   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Not Available   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Poales   
Scrophulariales   

Family
Poaceae   
Platanaceae   

Genus
Calamagrostis   
Platanus   

Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots   
Angiosperms, Eudicots   

Tribe
Not Available   
Not Available   

Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae   
Not Available   

Number of Species
260   
99+
8   
99+

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Properties of Overdam Grass and American Sycamore

Wondering what are the properties of Overdam Grass and American Sycamore? We provide you with everything About Overdam Grass and American Sycamore. Overdam Grass doesn't have thorns and American Sycamore doesn't have thorns. Also Overdam Grass does not have fragrant flowers. Overdam Grass has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and American Sycamore has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Overdam Grass and American Sycamore and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Overdam Grass and American Sycamore

Season and care of Overdam Grass and American Sycamore is important to know. While considering everything about Overdam Grass and American Sycamore Care, growing season is an essential factor. Overdam Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and American Sycamore season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Overdam Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for American Sycamore is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Overdam Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for American Sycamore is Acidic, Neutral.

Overdam Grass and American Sycamore Physical Information

Overdam Grass and American Sycamore physical information is very important for comparison. Overdam Grass height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas American Sycamore height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,980.00 cm. The color specification of Overdam Grass and American Sycamore are as follows:

Care of Overdam Grass and American Sycamore

Care of Overdam Grass and American Sycamore include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Overdam Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and American Sycamore pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Overdam Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer American Sycamore needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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