Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Southern Europe
Types
Not Available
Arundo, Carrizo
Habitat
Canyons, Rocky areas, Scrubs, Woods
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
6-10
AHS Heat Zone
11-5
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
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Olive
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Cylindrical
Linear
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
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
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering
Requires a lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after harvesting, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems
allergic conjunctivitis, flushing of face, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
Edible Uses
Not Available
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry, Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Not Applicable
Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emmoiliant
Part of Plant Used
Not Applicable
Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Not Available, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Container, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ERICAMERIA laricifolia
ARUNDO donax
Common Name
Turpentine bush
Giant Reed
In German
Aguirre
Pfahlrohr
In French
Aguirre
Arundo donax
In Spanish
Aguirre
Arundo donax
In Greek
Αγκίρε
Arundo donax
In Portuguese
Aguirre
Cana-do-reino
In Polish
Aguirre
Lasecznica trzcinowata
In Latin
Aguirre
Arundo donax
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asterales
Cyperales
Family
Asteraceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Commelinids
Tribe
Astereae
Not Available
Subfamily
Barnadesioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Aguirre and Giant Reed
Season and care of Aguirre and Giant Reed is important to know. While considering everything about Aguirre and Giant Reed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aguirre season is Fall and Winter and Giant Reed season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Aguirre is Loam, Sand and for Giant Reed is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Aguirre is Neutral, Alkaline and for Giant Reed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Aguirre and Giant Reed Physical Information
Aguirre and Giant Reed physical information is very important for comparison. Aguirre height is 91.40 cm and width 91.40 cm whereas Giant Reed height is 18.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Aguirre and Giant Reed are as follows:
Aguirre flower color: Yellow
Aguirre leaf color: Green
Giant Reed flower color: Not Available
- Giant Reed leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Aguirre and Giant Reed
Care of Aguirre and Giant Reed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Aguirre pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads 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 Aguirre needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Giant Reed needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.