Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeast Mexico, Southeastern United States
Southern Europe
Types
Not Available
Arundo, Carrizo
Habitat
Hillside, Slopes
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
6-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
Not available
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Linear
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Dry, Loam, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Dry
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From Rhizomes, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Requires a lot of watering
In Summer
Adequately
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Dry, Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Dry
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after harvesting, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Not Available
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Flies
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
allergic conjunctivitis, flushing of face, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Agroforestry, Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Not Available, Urinary tract problems
Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emmoiliant
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Food for animals, Food for insects
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used in making musical instruments, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Senegalia berlandieri
ARUNDO donax
Common Name
Acacia
Giant Reed
In German
Acacia
Pfahlrohr
In French
Acacia
Arundo donax
In Spanish
Acacia
Arundo donax
In Greek
Acacia
Arundo donax
In Portuguese
Acacia
Cana-do-reino
In Polish
Acacia
Lasecznica trzcinowata
In Latin
Acacia
Arundo donax
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Not Available
Commelinids
Tribe
Acacieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Mimosoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Acacia and Giant Reed
Season and care of Acacia and Giant Reed is important to know. While considering everything about Acacia and Giant Reed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Acacia season is Spring and Giant Reed season is Spring. The type of soil for Acacia is Dry, Loam, Sandy and for Giant Reed is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Acacia is Slightly Alkaline and for Giant Reed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Acacia and Giant Reed Physical Information
Acacia and Giant Reed physical information is very important for comparison. Acacia height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Giant Reed height is 18.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Acacia and Giant Reed are as follows:
Acacia flower color: White
Acacia leaf color: Dark Green
Giant Reed flower color: Not Available
- Giant Reed leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Acacia and Giant Reed
Care of Acacia and Giant Reed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Acacia pruning is done No pruning needed and Giant Reed pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after harvesting, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Acacia needs Adequately and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Giant Reed needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
