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Overdam Grass
Overdam Grass

Himalayan Birch
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About Overdam Grass and Himalayan Birch

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Grass
Tree

Origin

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India, Nepal, China

Types

Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Overdam'
Betula utilis

Number of Varieties

22
0 40000
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Habitat

Grassland, low mountains, Semi desert, Woodlands
Mountains

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-95-7
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

9 - 5
7-5

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
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17

Habit

Upright/Erect
Pyramidal

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

90.00 cm1,220.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

60.00 cm760.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

-
Tan, Brown

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor
Bicolor

Fruit Color

-
-

Leaf Color in Spring

White, Green
Yellow green

Leaf Color in Summer

Light Green
Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

White, Green, Orange, Gold
Yellow

Leaf Color in Winter

Gold, Tan
-

Shape

Leaf Shape

Linear
Cordiform

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast
Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average
Average

Bloom Time

Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

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

Where to Plant?

Ground
Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings
Grafting, Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs
Requires watering in the growing season

In Summer

Lots of watering
Average Water

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average
Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial 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
Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, slow-release fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch
Honey fungus, Leaves with brown tip, Phytophthora Root Rot, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Dry Conditions, waterlogging, Wet Site

Facts

Flowers

Showy
Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single
-

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Fine
Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy
Matte

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Birds
-

Allergy

Skin irritation
-

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

-
-

Beauty Benefits

-
Weightloss

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

-
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Carminative

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant
Bark, Leaves

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant
Used in construction, Wood is used in construction

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Dried Flower / Everlasting, Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CALAMAGROSTIS x acutiflora 'Overdam'
BETULA utilis

Common Name

Feather Reed Grass, Overdam Feather Reed Grass
Himalayan Birch

In Hindi

Overdam घास
हिमालय सन्टी

In German

Overdam Grass
Himalaya-Birke

In French

Overdam Herbe
bouleau de l'Himalaya

In Spanish

Overdam Hierba
abedul del Himalaya

In Greek

Overdam Grass
Himalayan σημύδας

In Portuguese

Overdam Relva
bétula Himalaia

In Polish

Overdam Trawa
Himalayan brzoza

In Latin

Overdam Trawa
Birch Himalayan

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

-
Tracheophyta

Class

-
Magnoliopsida

Order

Poales
Fagales

Family

Poaceae
Betulaceae

Genus

Calamagrostis
Betula

Clade

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

-
-

Subfamily

Amaryllidoideae
-

Number of Species

26030
1 27800
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Properties of Overdam Grass and Himalayan Birch

Wondering what are the properties of Overdam Grass and Himalayan Birch? We provide you with everything About Overdam Grass and Himalayan Birch. Overdam Grass doesn't have thorns and Himalayan Birch doesn't have thorns. Also Overdam Grass does not have fragrant flowers. Overdam Grass has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Himalayan Birch 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 Himalayan Birch and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

Season and Care of Overdam Grass and Himalayan Birch

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

Overdam Grass and Himalayan Birch Physical Information

Overdam Grass and Himalayan Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Overdam Grass height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Overdam Grass and Himalayan Birch are as follows:

  • Overdam Grass flower color:

  • Overdam Grass leaf color: White and Green

  • Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown

  • Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green

Care of Overdam Grass and Himalayan Birch

Care of Overdam Grass and Himalayan Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Overdam Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Himalayan Birch 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 Himalayan Birch needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.