Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Arundo, Carrizo
Northern shagbark hickory, Southern shagbark hickory
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
4-8
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
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Not Available
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Linear
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Not Available
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Stem Planting
Seedlings
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
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Trunk Rot, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds
Mice, Red and Gray Squirrels
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, flushing of face, wheezing
breathing problems, Mouth itching, Sore Throat, Swelling, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
Moisturizing
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
Analgesic, Antirheumatic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Sap
Sap, Seeds
Other Uses
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used in making musical instruments, Wood is used in construction
Used as an excellent fuel, Used in pies, cakes, Used to make yellow dye, used to prepare nut milk
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
Edible, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ARUNDO donax
CARYA ovata
Common Name
Giant Reed
Shagbark Hickory
In Hindi
नरकट
Shagbark Hickory
In German
Pfahlrohr
Shagbark Hickory
In French
Arundo donax
Caryer ovale
In Spanish
Arundo donax
Shagbark Hickory
In Greek
Arundo donax
Shagbark Hickory
In Portuguese
Cana-do-reino
Shagbark Hickory
In Polish
Lasecznica trzcinowata
ORZESZNIK PIĘCIOLISTKOWY
In Latin
Arundo donax
Carya
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Juglandales
Family
Poaceae
Juglandaceae
Clade
Commelinids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Juglandeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Juglandoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Giant Reed and Shagbark Hickory
Season and care of Giant Reed and Shagbark Hickory is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Reed and Shagbark Hickory Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Reed season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Shagbark Hickory season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Giant Reed is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Shagbark Hickory is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Giant Reed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Shagbark Hickory is Acidic, Neutral.
Giant Reed and Shagbark Hickory Physical Information
Giant Reed and Shagbark Hickory physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Reed height is 18.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Shagbark Hickory height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Giant Reed and Shagbark Hickory are as follows:
Giant Reed flower color: Not Available
Giant Reed leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Shagbark Hickory flower color: Not Available
- Shagbark Hickory leaf color: Not Available
Care of Giant Reed and Shagbark Hickory
Care of Giant Reed and Shagbark Hickory 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 Shagbark Hickory 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 Shagbark Hickory needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.