Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Southern Europe
Southern Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Arundo, Carrizo
Ryukyu Juniper,Gamboa Juniper
Habitat
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
Riverbanks, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
4-7
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, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
-
Blue, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Blue Violet, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Alternate Days
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
-
Red blotch, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, flushing of face, wheezing
Asthma, Mouth itching, Red eyes, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai
Beautification, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
Acne, Perfumes
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
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emmoiliant
Antioxidants, Diuretic, Gout, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Sap
Fruits
Other Uses
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used in making musical instruments, Wood is used in construction
Application in Furniture, Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical, Water Gardens
Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ARUNDO donax
JUNIPERUS sabina 'Arcadia'
Common Name
Giant Reed
Greek Juniper
In German
Pfahlrohr
Wacholder
In French
Arundo donax
Genévrier
In Spanish
Arundo donax
Juniperus
In Greek
Arundo donax
Greek Juniper
In Portuguese
Cana-do-reino
Jałowiec
In Polish
Lasecznica trzcinowata
Juniperus
In Latin
Arundo donax
Juniperus
Phylum
Angiosperms
Coniferophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Poaceae
Cupressaceae
Subfamily
-
Cupressoideae
Season and Care of Giant Reed and Juniper
Season and care of Giant Reed and Juniper is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Reed and Juniper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Reed season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Juniper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Giant Reed is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Juniper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Giant Reed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Juniper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Giant Reed and Juniper Physical Information
Giant Reed and Juniper physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Reed height is 18.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Juniper height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Giant Reed and Juniper are as follows:
Care of Giant Reed and Juniper
Care of Giant Reed and Juniper 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 Juniper pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Giant Reed needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Juniper needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.