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