Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Southern Europe
Europe, Southern Europe
Types
Arundo, Carrizo
Not available
Habitat
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
open Woodlands, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
5-8
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Not Available
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
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
Moisture, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Stem Planting
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
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
Clay, Loam
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
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
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Moisture, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, flushing of face, wheezing
Anxiety, High blood cholestrol, High blood pressure, Stress
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
Skin Problems
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
Agroforestry, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emmoiliant
Cramps, Insect Bites, Itching, Joint pain, Muscle Pain, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Sap
Bark, Inner Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used in making musical instruments, Wood is used in construction
For making oil, Medicinal oil, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Traditional medicine, Wood is used for making furniture
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, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ARUNDO donax
ABIES alba
Common Name
Giant Reed
Silver Fir, European Silver Fir
In German
Pfahlrohr
Weißtanne
In French
Arundo donax
Argent sapin
In Spanish
Arundo donax
abeto blanco
In Greek
Arundo donax
ελάτης
In Portuguese
Cana-do-reino
prata Fir
In Polish
Lasecznica trzcinowata
srebrna Jodła
In Latin
Arundo donax
aBIES
Phylum
Angiosperms
Coniferophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Pinopsida
Clade
Commelinids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Giant Reed and Silver Fir
Season and care of Giant Reed and Silver Fir is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Reed and Silver Fir Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Reed season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Silver Fir season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Giant Reed is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Silver Fir is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Giant Reed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Silver Fir is Acidic, Neutral.
Giant Reed and Silver Fir Physical Information
Giant Reed and Silver Fir physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Reed height is 18.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Silver Fir height is 2,440.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Giant Reed and Silver Fir are as follows:
Giant Reed flower color: Not Available
Giant Reed leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Silver Fir flower color: Not Available
- Silver Fir leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Giant Reed and Silver Fir
Care of Giant Reed and Silver Fir 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 Silver Fir 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 Silver Fir needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.