Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
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Types
Euonymus fortunei, Euonymus alatus, Euonymus europaeus
Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Overdam'
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Grassland, low mountains, Semi desert, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
5-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16
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
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
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Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Purple, Red
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
White, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red
White, Green, Orange, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Gold, Tan
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate to elliptical
Linear
Plant Season
Fall
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Vine weevils
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alterative, Laxative, Purgative, Tonic
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Part of Plant Used
Bark, Seeds, Wood
Whole plant
Other Uses
Edible yellow dye is obtained, Used as essential oil, Yields a volatile oil that is used in soap making
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
EUONYMUS europaeus 'Aldenhamensis'
CALAMAGROSTIS x acutiflora 'Overdam'
Common Name
Spindle Tree, Common Spindle, European Spindle
Feather Reed Grass, Overdam Feather Reed Grass
In Hindi
Spindle Tree
Overdam घास
In German
Spindelbaum
Overdam Grass
In French
Spindle Arbre
Overdam Herbe
In Spanish
Árbol del husillo
Overdam Hierba
In Greek
ατράκτου Δέντρο
Overdam Grass
In Portuguese
Árvore spindle
Overdam Relva
In Polish
Wrzeciono Drzewo
Overdam Trawa
In Latin
Ligno colos
Overdam Trawa
Family
Celastraceae
Poaceae
Genus
Euonymus
Calamagrostis
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Celastroideae
Amaryllidoideae
Season and Care of Spindle Tree and Overdam Grass
Season and care of Spindle Tree and Overdam Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Spindle Tree and Overdam Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spindle Tree season is Fall and Overdam Grass season is Fall. The type of soil for Spindle Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Overdam Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Spindle Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Overdam Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Spindle Tree and Overdam Grass Physical Information
Spindle Tree and Overdam Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Spindle Tree height is 370.00 cm and width 900.00 cm whereas Overdam Grass height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Spindle Tree and Overdam Grass are as follows:
Spindle Tree flower color: Yellow green
Spindle Tree leaf color: Green
Overdam Grass flower color:
- Overdam Grass leaf color: White and Green
Care of Spindle Tree and Overdam Grass
Care of Spindle Tree and Overdam Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spindle Tree 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 Spindle Tree 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.