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
Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Overdam'
Autumn Flame, October Brilliance, Tiliford
Habitat
Grassland, low mountains, Semi desert, Woodlands
Forests, Wide range of ecological site
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
3-9
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, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Red, Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Orange, Gold
Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Gold, Dark Red, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Gold, Tan
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Leaf Shape
Linear
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Wet Site, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
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, Alkaline
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
General garden fertilizer, No need to fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Bleeding canker, Decline, Fomes root rot, Ganoderma root rot, Laetiporus root rot, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Tar spot, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Skin irritation
breathing problems, Eczema, flushing of face, Hives, Low blood pressure, Oral cavity, Rapid Heartbeat, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Wildlife
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
CALAMAGROSTIS x acutiflora 'Overdam'
ACER rubrum
Common Name
Feather Reed Grass, Overdam Feather Reed Grass
Northern Red Maple, Red Maple
In Hindi
Overdam घास
लाल मेपल के पेड़
In German
Overdam Grass
Red Maple Tree
In French
Overdam Herbe
Red Maple Tree
In Spanish
Overdam Hierba
Árbol de arce rojo
In Greek
Overdam Grass
Red Maple Tree
In Portuguese
Overdam Relva
Árvore de bordo vermelho
In Polish
Overdam Trawa
Red Maple Tree
In Latin
Overdam Trawa
Rubrum Maple ligno
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
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Season and Care of Overdam Grass and Red Maple Tree
Season and care of Overdam Grass and Red Maple Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Overdam Grass and Red Maple Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Overdam Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Maple Tree season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Overdam Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Red Maple Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Overdam Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Maple Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Overdam Grass and Red Maple Tree Physical Information
Overdam Grass and Red Maple Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Overdam Grass height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Red Maple Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Overdam Grass and Red Maple Tree are as follows:
Overdam Grass flower color:
Overdam Grass leaf color: White and Green
Red Maple Tree flower color: Red
- Red Maple Tree leaf color: Light Green
Care of Overdam Grass and Red Maple Tree
Care of Overdam Grass and Red Maple Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Overdam Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Maple Tree pruning is done 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 Red Maple Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.