Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
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Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia
Types
Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Overdam'
Young's weeping birch, Ornäs Birch
Habitat
Grassland, low mountains, Semi desert, Woodlands
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
2-7
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, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Orange, Gold
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gold, Tan
-
Leaf Shape
Linear
Double-toothed, serrated
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
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Water more in summer
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
Loam
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
General purpose granulated 30-10-10 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Birch Leafminer, Bronze Birch Borer, Slime Flux
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, Insects, Moths
Allergy
Skin irritation
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
-
Used in parkland
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as a thickener in soups, Used as essential oil, used for making charcoal, Used in making tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
CALAMAGROSTIS x acutiflora 'Overdam'
BETULA pendula
Common Name
Feather Reed Grass, Overdam Feather Reed Grass
Common Birch, European White Birch, Silver Birch
In Hindi
Overdam घास
Silver Birch
In German
Overdam Grass
Weißbirke
In French
Overdam Herbe
Silver Birch
In Spanish
Overdam Hierba
Abedul de plata
In Greek
Overdam Grass
Silver Birch
In Portuguese
Overdam Relva
Silver Birch
In Polish
Overdam Trawa
Silver Birch
In Latin
Overdam Trawa
Argentum Birch
Family
Poaceae
Betulaceae
Genus
Calamagrostis
Betula
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Betuloideae
Season and Care of Overdam Grass and Silver Birch
Season and care of Overdam Grass and Silver Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Overdam Grass and Silver Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Overdam Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Silver Birch season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Overdam Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Silver Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for Overdam Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Silver Birch is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Overdam Grass and Silver Birch Physical Information
Overdam Grass and Silver Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Overdam Grass height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Silver Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Overdam Grass and Silver Birch are as follows:
Overdam Grass flower color:
Overdam Grass leaf color: White and Green
Silver Birch flower color: Green
- Silver Birch leaf color: Light Green
Care of Overdam Grass and Silver Birch
Care of Overdam Grass and Silver Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Overdam Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Silver 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 Silver Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.