Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe
United States, Southeastern United States
Types
Arundo, Carrizo
Not Available
Habitat
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
Coastal sand dunes, Dry areas, moist forests, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
8-12
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12-8
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
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Not Available
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Blue Green, Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Palmate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Wet Site, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering
Drought Tolerant, occasional watering once established
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Birds
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, flushing of face, wheezing
gas, Heartburn, Nausea, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai
Unknown
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
chest congestion, Cough, Digestion problems, Inflammation, Sedative, Thyroid problems, Urinary problems
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Sap
Fruits
Other Uses
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used in making musical instruments, Wood is used in construction
Paper pulp, Used in herbal medicines
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, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
ARUNDO donax
SERENOA repens
Common Name
Giant Reed
Saw Palmetto
In German
Pfahlrohr
Sägepalme
In French
Arundo donax
Serenoa repens
In Spanish
Arundo donax
Serenoa repens
In Greek
Arundo donax
Serenoa
In Portuguese
Cana-do-reino
Serenoa repens
In Polish
Lasecznica trzcinowata
Serenoa
In Latin
Arundo donax
Serenoa
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Genus
Arundo
Serenoa Hook. f.
Clade
Commelinids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Trifolieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Coryphoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Giant Reed and Saw Palmetto
Season and care of Giant Reed and Saw Palmetto is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Reed and Saw Palmetto Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Reed season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Saw Palmetto season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Giant Reed is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Saw Palmetto is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Giant Reed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Saw Palmetto is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Giant Reed and Saw Palmetto Physical Information
Giant Reed and Saw Palmetto physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Reed height is 18.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Saw Palmetto height is 210.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Giant Reed and Saw Palmetto are as follows:
Giant Reed flower color: Not Available
Giant Reed leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Saw Palmetto flower color: White
- Saw Palmetto leaf color: Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Giant Reed and Saw Palmetto
Care of Giant Reed and Saw Palmetto 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 Saw Palmetto 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 Saw Palmetto needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.