Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe
China, Japan, Korea
Types
Arundo, Carrizo
Amanogawa , Shirotae , Shogetsu
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
6-8
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
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Upright/Erect
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Not Available
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green, Plum
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Gold, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Linear
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
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, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
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 to control shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Borers, Caterpillars, Scale insects, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds
Aphids, Birds, Not Available
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, flushing of face, wheezing
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Cottage Garden, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
Not Available
Edible Uses
Sometimes
None
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
anti viral, Anti-oxidant
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Sap
Bark
Other Uses
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used in making musical instruments, Wood is used in construction
Grown for shade, Traditional medicine, Used for fragrance
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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ARUNDO donax
PRUNUS serrulata 'Kwanzan'
Common Name
Giant Reed
Kwanzan Cherry
In Hindi
नरकट
Kwanzan Cherry
In German
Pfahlrohr
Kwanzan Cherry
In French
Arundo donax
Kwanzan Cherry
In Spanish
Arundo donax
Kwanzan Cherry
In Greek
Arundo donax
Kwanzan Cherry
In Portuguese
Cana-do-reino
Árvore de cereja
In Polish
Lasecznica trzcinowata
Wiśnia drzewa
In Latin
Arundo donax
Kwanzan Cherry
Phylum
Angiosperms
Angiosperms
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Commelinids
Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Giant Reed and Kwanzan Cherry
Season and care of Giant Reed and Kwanzan Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Reed and Kwanzan Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Reed season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Kwanzan Cherry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Giant Reed is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Kwanzan Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Giant Reed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kwanzan Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Giant Reed and Kwanzan Cherry Physical Information
Giant Reed and Kwanzan Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Reed height is 18.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Kwanzan Cherry height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Giant Reed and Kwanzan Cherry are as follows:
Giant Reed flower color: Not Available
Giant Reed leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Kwanzan Cherry flower color: Pink
- Kwanzan Cherry leaf color: Green and Plum
Care of Giant Reed and Kwanzan Cherry
Care of Giant Reed and Kwanzan Cherry 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 Kwanzan Cherry pruning is done prune to control shape, 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 Kwanzan Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.