Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe
Southern Asia, Western Asia
Types
Arundo, Carrizo
White mulberry, Chinese mulberry, Red mulberry
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
5-9
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Gray Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Linear
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Late Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering
Requires regular watering, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
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
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after harvesting, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, flushing of face, wheezing
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Promotes Healthy Hair
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emmoiliant
Anthelmintic, Astringent, Homeopathy, Hypoglycaemic, Laxative, Odontalgic, Purgative
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Sap
Bark, Fruits, Stem, Wood
Other Uses
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used in making musical instruments, Wood is used in construction
Fibre, Used as a dye, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical, Water Gardens
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ARUNDO donax
MORUS nigra
Common Name
Giant Reed
Black Mulberry
In Hindi
नरकट
काले शहतूत के पेड़
In German
Pfahlrohr
Schwarze Maulbeerbaum
In French
Arundo donax
Noir Mulberry Tree
In Spanish
Arundo donax
Negro árbol de mora
In Greek
Arundo donax
Μαύρο Mulberry Tree
In Portuguese
Cana-do-reino
Árvore de Mulberry Preto
In Polish
Lasecznica trzcinowata
Czarny Mulberry Tree
In Latin
Arundo donax
Niger arbori moro:
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Urticales
Clade
Commelinids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Moreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Giant Reed and Black Mulberry
Season and care of Giant Reed and Black Mulberry is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Reed and Black Mulberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Reed season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Mulberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Giant Reed is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Black Mulberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Giant Reed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Mulberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Giant Reed and Black Mulberry Physical Information
Giant Reed and Black Mulberry physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Reed height is 18.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Black Mulberry height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Giant Reed and Black Mulberry are as follows:
Giant Reed flower color: Not Available
Giant Reed leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Black Mulberry flower color: White and Gray Green
- Black Mulberry leaf color: Green
Care of Giant Reed and Black Mulberry
Care of Giant Reed and Black Mulberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Giant Reed pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after harvesting, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Black Mulberry pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Giant Reed needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Mulberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.