Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Grass
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Southern Europe
Western United States
Types
Arundo, Carrizo
Eastern white spruce
Black Hills white spruce
Alberta white spruce
Alaska white spruce
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
Cold Regions, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
2-8
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
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Not Available
Peach, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Shape
Linear
Cylindrical
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Early Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering
Average Water Needs, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, flushing of face, wheezing
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emmoiliant
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Sap
Whole plant
Other Uses
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used in making musical instruments, Wood is used in construction
Used in 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
Alpine, Feature Plant, Foundation, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
ARUNDO donax
PICEA pungens 'Fat Albert'
Common Name
Giant Reed
Fat Albert Spruce
In Hindi
नरकट
फैट अल्बर्ट सजाना
In German
Pfahlrohr
Fat Albert Spruce
In French
Arundo donax
Fat Albert Spruce
In Spanish
Arundo donax
Fat Albert Spruce
In Greek
Arundo donax
Fat Albert έλατο
In Portuguese
Cana-do-reino
Fat Albert Spruce
In Polish
Lasecznica trzcinowata
Fat Albert Świerk
In Latin
Arundo donax
Fat Albert Spruce
Phylum
Angiosperms
Not Available
Class
Liliopsida
Not Available
Order
Cyperales
Not Available
Clade
Commelinids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Piceoideae Frankis
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Giant Reed and Fat Albert Spruce
Season and care of Giant Reed and Fat Albert Spruce is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Reed and Fat Albert Spruce Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Reed season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Fat Albert Spruce season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Giant Reed is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Fat Albert Spruce is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Giant Reed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Fat Albert Spruce is Acidic, Neutral.
Giant Reed and Fat Albert Spruce Physical Information
Giant Reed and Fat Albert Spruce physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Reed height is 18.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Fat Albert Spruce height is 300.00 cm and width 210.00 cm. The color specification of Giant Reed and Fat Albert Spruce are as follows:
Giant Reed flower color: Not Available
Giant Reed leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Fat Albert Spruce flower color: Peach and Pink
- Fat Albert Spruce leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Steel Blue
Care of Giant Reed and Fat Albert Spruce
Care of Giant Reed and Fat Albert Spruce 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 Fat Albert Spruce pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Giant Reed needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Fat Albert Spruce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.