Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Arundo, Carrizo
it is a type of birch
Habitat
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
Hillside, Mountain tops
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
4-7
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
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Not Available
Light Yellow, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Not Available
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
Average
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
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
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
Prune to half of its height
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Borers, Chlorosis
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, flushing of face, wheezing
Respiratory problems, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai
Landscape Designing, 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, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emmoiliant
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Sap
Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used in making musical instruments, Wood is used in construction
Edible syrup, used for making charcoal, Used for making wood alcohol, Used in 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, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ARUNDO donax
BETULA alleghaniensis
Common Name
Giant Reed
Yellow Birch
In Hindi
नरकट
Yellow Birch
In German
Pfahlrohr
Yellow Birch
In French
Arundo donax
bouleau jaune
In Spanish
Arundo donax
Abedul amarillo
In Greek
Arundo donax
κίτρινο Birch
In Portuguese
Cana-do-reino
κίτρινο Birch
In Polish
Lasecznica trzcinowata
żółte brzozy
In Latin
Arundo donax
Birch flavum
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Commelinids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Giant Reed and Yellow Birch
Season and care of Giant Reed and Yellow Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Reed and Yellow Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Reed season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Yellow Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Giant Reed is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Yellow Birch is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Giant Reed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Yellow Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Giant Reed and Yellow Birch Physical Information
Giant Reed and Yellow Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Reed height is 18.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Yellow Birch height is 1,680.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Giant Reed and Yellow Birch are as follows:
Giant Reed flower color: Not Available
Giant Reed leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Yellow Birch flower color: Light Yellow and Light Green
- Yellow Birch leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Giant Reed and Yellow Birch
Care of Giant Reed and Yellow Birch 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 Yellow Birch pruning is done Prune to half of its height. In summer Giant Reed needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Yellow Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.