Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico
Southern Europe
Types
Cedars
Arundo, Carrizo
Habitat
River side, Woodlands
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
6-10
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
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Light Green, Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Yellow green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Yellow green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic, toothed
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
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 Summer, Early Fall
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
From Rhizomes, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
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
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
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after harvesting, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Beetles, Red blotch
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin rash
allergic conjunctivitis, flushing of face, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
Beautification, Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Agroforestry, Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emmoiliant
Part of Plant Used
Stem, Tree trunks
Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Used as firewood, Used for woodware, Used in construction
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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ULMUS crassifolia
ARUNDO donax
Common Name
Cedar Elm
Giant Reed
In Hindi
देवदार एल्म
नरकट
In German
Cedar Elm
Pfahlrohr
In French
Cedar Elm
Arundo donax
In Spanish
Cedar Elm
Arundo donax
In Greek
Cedar Elm
Arundo donax
In Portuguese
Cedar Elm
Cana-do-reino
In Polish
Cedar Elm
Lasecznica trzcinowata
In Latin
Ulmus Cedar
Arundo donax
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Commelinids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Cedar Elm and Giant Reed
Season and care of Cedar Elm and Giant Reed is important to know. While considering everything about Cedar Elm and Giant Reed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cedar Elm season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Giant Reed season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cedar Elm is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Giant Reed is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cedar Elm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Giant Reed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cedar Elm and Giant Reed Physical Information
Cedar Elm and Giant Reed physical information is very important for comparison. Cedar Elm height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Giant Reed height is 18.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Cedar Elm and Giant Reed are as follows:
Cedar Elm flower color: White and Ivory
Cedar Elm leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Giant Reed flower color: Not Available
- Giant Reed leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Cedar Elm and Giant Reed
Care of Cedar Elm and Giant Reed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cedar Elm pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches 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 Cedar Elm 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.