Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Overdam'
Büttnera Czerwona, Hedelfinger Sweet Cherry
Habitat
Grassland, low mountains, Semi desert, Woodlands
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-8
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
2a, 2b, 6, 7, 14, 15
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Orange, Gold
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Gold, Tan
-
Leaf Shape
Linear
broad, flat
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
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Water 1 in. per week during the active growing period, 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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
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 thin branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
A 10 pound bag of 16-4-8 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Borers, Mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Flies
Allergy
Skin irritation
Mild Allergen, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
-
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antitussive, Astringent, Diuretic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used for making green dye, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
CALAMAGROSTIS x acutiflora 'Overdam'
PRUNUS avium
Common Name
Feather Reed Grass, Overdam Feather Reed Grass
Sweet Cherry
In Hindi
Overdam घास
मीठी चेरी
In German
Overdam Grass
Süße Kirsche
In French
Overdam Herbe
Cerise sucrée
In Spanish
Overdam Hierba
Cereza dulce
In Greek
Overdam Grass
γλυκό κεράσι
In Portuguese
Overdam Relva
Cereja doce
In Polish
Overdam Trawa
Słodka Wiśnia
In Latin
Overdam Trawa
dulcis cerasus
Genus
Calamagrostis
Prunus
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Overdam Grass and Sweet Cherry
Season and care of Overdam Grass and Sweet Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Overdam Grass and Sweet Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Overdam Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Sweet Cherry season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Overdam Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sweet Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Overdam Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sweet Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Overdam Grass and Sweet Cherry Physical Information
Overdam Grass and Sweet Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Overdam Grass height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Sweet Cherry height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Overdam Grass and Sweet Cherry are as follows:
Overdam Grass flower color:
Overdam Grass leaf color: White and Green
Sweet Cherry flower color:
- Sweet Cherry leaf color:
Care of Overdam Grass and Sweet Cherry
Care of Overdam Grass and Sweet Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Overdam Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sweet Cherry pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove thin branches. In summer Overdam Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweet Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.