Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada, Mexico
Types
Arundo, Carrizo
Plains Cottonwood, Rio Grande cottonwood
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
bottomlands, Floodplain, Hardwood forests, Riverbanks
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
3-9
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Not Available
Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
White
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green, Gray
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
Toothed curved and flat petiole
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Early Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after harvesting, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead branches, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Aphids, Borers, Caterpillars, Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, flushing of face, wheezing
Hay fever, Headache, Runny nose, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai
Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
No Beauty Benefits
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, Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emmoiliant
Anodyne, Anthelmintic, anti-inflammatory, Febrifuge
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Sap
Inner Bark, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used in making musical instruments, Wood is used in construction
Biomass for fuel, Used as firewood, Used As Food
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
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ARUNDO donax
POPULUS deltoides
Common Name
Giant Reed
Eastern Cottonwood
In Hindi
नरकट
Eastern Cottonwood
In German
Pfahlrohr
Eastern Cottonwood
In French
Arundo donax
Cottonwood Orient
In Spanish
Arundo donax
Cottonwood del Este
In Greek
Arundo donax
Ανατολική Cottonwood
In Portuguese
Cana-do-reino
Cottonwood Oriental
In Polish
Lasecznica trzcinowata
Eastern Cottonwood
In Latin
Arundo donax
Orientalium Poplar
Phylum
Angiosperms
Anthophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Cyperales
Salicales
Family
Poaceae
Salicaceae
Clade
Commelinids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Salicoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Giant Reed and Eastern Cottonwood
Season and care of Giant Reed and Eastern Cottonwood is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Reed and Eastern Cottonwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Reed season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Eastern Cottonwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Giant Reed is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Eastern Cottonwood is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Giant Reed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Eastern Cottonwood is Acidic, Neutral.
Giant Reed and Eastern Cottonwood Physical Information
Giant Reed and Eastern Cottonwood physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Reed height is 18.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Eastern Cottonwood height is 3,050.00 cm and width 2,130.00 cm. The color specification of Giant Reed and Eastern Cottonwood are as follows:
Giant Reed flower color: Not Available
Giant Reed leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Eastern Cottonwood flower color: Red and Green
- Eastern Cottonwood leaf color: Green and Gray
Care of Giant Reed and Eastern Cottonwood
Care of Giant Reed and Eastern Cottonwood 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 Eastern Cottonwood pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove hanging branches. In summer Giant Reed needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Eastern Cottonwood needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.