Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Types
Peruvian peppertree, peppercorn tree, Peruvian mastic
Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Overdam'
Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
Grassland, low mountains, Semi desert, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Weeping
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Yellow
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
White, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
White, Green, Orange, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Gold, Tan
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs
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
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Irritate the mucus membrane
Skin irritation
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
-
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiemetic, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Digestive, Miscellany, Purgative
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Condiment, Gum
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Rock Garden / Wall, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
SCHINUS molle
CALAMAGROSTIS x acutiflora 'Overdam'
Common Name
Peppertree
Feather Reed Grass, Overdam Feather Reed Grass
In Hindi
Peppertree
Overdam घास
In German
Peppertree
Overdam Grass
In French
Peppertree
Overdam Herbe
In Spanish
peppertree
Overdam Hierba
In Greek
Peppertree
Overdam Grass
In Portuguese
Peppertree
Overdam Relva
In Polish
Peppertree
Overdam Trawa
In Latin
Peppertree
Overdam Trawa
Family
Anacardiaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Schinus
Calamagrostis
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Anacardioideae
Amaryllidoideae
Season and Care of Peppertree and Overdam Grass
Season and care of Peppertree and Overdam Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Peppertree and Overdam Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peppertree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Overdam Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Peppertree is Loam, Sand and for Overdam Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peppertree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Overdam Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Peppertree and Overdam Grass Physical Information
Peppertree and Overdam Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Peppertree height is 1,219.20 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas Overdam Grass height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Peppertree and Overdam Grass are as follows:
Peppertree flower color: Light Yellow
Peppertree leaf color: Green
Overdam Grass flower color:
- Overdam Grass leaf color: White and Green
Care of Peppertree and Overdam Grass
Care of Peppertree and Overdam Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peppertree pruning is done Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Overdam Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Peppertree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Overdam Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.