Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
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North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Overdam'
Quercus phellos, Quercus nigra
Habitat
Grassland, low mountains, Semi desert, Woodlands
Hot climate regions, low mountains, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
6-9
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
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
-
Red, Light Green, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Tan, Chocolate
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
Yellow, Orange, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Gold, Tan
-
Leaf Shape
Linear
Irregular
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, 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
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Does not require lot of watering
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
cut main flower spike, Prune every year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Bonemeal, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Azalea leaf gall, Fusarium leaf spot, Leaf rust, Mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Skin irritation
Eczema, Rhinitis, Runny nose
Aesthetic Uses
-
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Blood purifying, Reduce Bruises, Weightloss
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Gout, Obesity, Snoring
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Animal Feed, Biodiesel, Recovering internal injuries
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
CALAMAGROSTIS x acutiflora 'Overdam'
QUERCUS phellos
Common Name
Feather Reed Grass, Overdam Feather Reed Grass
Willow Oak
In Hindi
Overdam घास
Overcup ओक
In German
Overdam Grass
Overcup Oak
In French
Overdam Herbe
Overcup Oak
In Spanish
Overdam Hierba
Overcup Roble
In Greek
Overdam Grass
Overcup Oak
In Portuguese
Overdam Relva
Overcup Oak
In Polish
Overdam Trawa
Overcup Dąb
In Latin
Overdam Trawa
Oryza
Genus
Calamagrostis
Quercus
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Amaryllidoideae
Season and Care of Overdam Grass and Willow Oak
Season and care of Overdam Grass and Willow Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Overdam Grass and Willow Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Overdam Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Willow Oak season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Overdam Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Willow Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Overdam Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Willow Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Overdam Grass and Willow Oak Physical Information
Overdam Grass and Willow Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Overdam Grass height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Willow Oak height is 1,220.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Overdam Grass and Willow Oak are as follows:
Overdam Grass flower color:
Overdam Grass leaf color: White and Green
Willow Oak flower color: Red, Light Green and Chartreuse
- Willow Oak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Overdam Grass and Willow Oak
Care of Overdam Grass and Willow Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Overdam Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Willow Oak pruning is done cut main flower spike, Prune every year, 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 Willow Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.