Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe
Asia, Europe, Northern Africa
Types
Arundo, Carrizo
Sorbus aucuparia fenenkiana, Sorbus aucuparia glabrata, Sorbus aucuparia praemorsa
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
3-7
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
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Not Available
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Orange, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
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
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Late Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Stem Planting
Budding, Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering
Do Not over Water, Water in the early morning hours
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
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 dead or diseased plant parts, Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Aphids, blister mites, Canker, fireblight, sawflies, Silver leaf
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, flushing of face, wheezing
Anxiety, Depression, High blood cholestrol, High blood pressure, Pain, Stress
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai
along a porch, deck or patio, 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, Food for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emmoiliant
Diarrhea, Inflammation, Laxative, Urinary tract problems, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Sap
Bark, Fruits, Wood
Other Uses
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used in making musical instruments, Wood is used in construction
Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
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, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
ARUNDO donax
Sorbus aucuparia
Common Name
Giant Reed
Rowan, Mountain ash
In German
Pfahlrohr
Rowan Tree
In French
Arundo donax
Rowan Tree
In Spanish
Arundo donax
Rowan Tree
In Greek
Arundo donax
Rowan Tree
In Portuguese
Cana-do-reino
Árvore de Rowan
In Polish
Lasecznica trzcinowata
Rowan Tree
In Latin
Arundo donax
Rowan ligno
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Commelinids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Giant Reed and Rowan Tree
Season and care of Giant Reed and Rowan Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Reed and Rowan Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Reed season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Rowan Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Giant Reed is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Rowan Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Giant Reed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Rowan Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Giant Reed and Rowan Tree Physical Information
Giant Reed and Rowan Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Reed height is 18.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Rowan Tree height is 1,000.00 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Giant Reed and Rowan Tree are as follows:
Giant Reed flower color: Not Available
Giant Reed leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Rowan Tree flower color: White
- Rowan Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Giant Reed and Rowan Tree
Care of Giant Reed and Rowan Tree 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 Rowan Tree pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves. In summer Giant Reed needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Rowan Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.