Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe
Eastern Africa, Middle Africa
Types
Arundo, Carrizo
Not Available
Habitat
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
Broad-Leaved Forests, Open areas, Suburban areas, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
10-1
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, 8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Not Available
Light Green, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Early Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering
Average Water Needs
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, flushing of face, wheezing
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
Not Available
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
Medicinal Uses
Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emmoiliant
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Sap
Bark
Other Uses
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used in making musical instruments, Wood is used in construction
Wood is used for making furniture, Wood log is used in making fences
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
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
ARUNDO donax
AFROCARPUS gracilior
Common Name
Giant Reed
East African Yellowwood, Fern Pine
In German
Pfahlrohr
Fern Pinien
In French
Arundo donax
pin Fern
In Spanish
Arundo donax
pino helecho
In Greek
Arundo donax
Fern πεύκο
In Portuguese
Cana-do-reino
pinho Fern
In Polish
Lasecznica trzcinowata
Fern sosna
In Latin
Arundo donax
Fern pinus
Phylum
Angiosperms
Not Available
Class
Liliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Poaceae
Podocarpaceae
Clade
Commelinids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Faboideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Giant Reed and Fern Pine
Season and care of Giant Reed and Fern Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Reed and Fern Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Reed season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Fern Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Giant Reed is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Fern Pine is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Giant Reed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Fern Pine is Acidic, Neutral.
Giant Reed and Fern Pine Physical Information
Giant Reed and Fern Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Reed height is 18.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Fern Pine height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Giant Reed and Fern Pine are as follows:
Giant Reed flower color: Not Available
Giant Reed leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Fern Pine flower color: Light Green and Tan
- Fern Pine leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Giant Reed and Fern Pine
Care of Giant Reed and Fern Pine 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 Fern Pine 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 Fern Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.