Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
California, Mexico
Types
Not Avaialble
Not Available
Habitat
Lake Sides, savannahs
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
7-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Not Available
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple, Burgundy, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Not Available
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rhizome division
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires watering in the growing season, Water less during winter
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in late summer or fall, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
very little fertilizers at a time
Pests and Diseases
No serious insect or disease problems
Monterey pine midge, Monterey pine needleminer, Monterey pine scale, Monterey pine shoot moth, Monterey pine tip moth, Monterey pine weevil, Needle rust, Needlecast disease, Pine needle scale, Pinewood nematode, Pitch canker, Red blotch, Red turpentine beetle, Root rot, Spider mites, Western gall rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Crickets
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma, Respiratory problems, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
bank hedging, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Sap, Wood
Other Uses
Screen, Used as Biofuel, Used for making hedge
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
MISCANTHUS Giganteus
PINUS radiata
Common Name
Giant Silvergrass
Monterey Pine
In Hindi
Giant Silvergrass
मोंटेरी पाइन
In German
Riesenschilf
Monterey-Kiefer
In French
géant silvergrass
Monterey Pine
In Spanish
Giant Silvergrass
El pino de Monterrey
In Greek
Giant Silvergrass
Monterey Pine
In Portuguese
Silvergrass gigante
Monterey Pine
In Polish
Giant Silvergrass
Monterey Pine
In Latin
Giant Silvergrass
Pine
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pinophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Pinopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Andropogoneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Pinoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Giant Silvergrass and Monterey Pine
Season and care of Giant Silvergrass and Monterey Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Silvergrass and Monterey Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Silvergrass season is Summer and Fall and Monterey Pine season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Giant Silvergrass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Monterey Pine is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Giant Silvergrass is Acidic, Neutral and for Monterey Pine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Giant Silvergrass and Monterey Pine Physical Information
Giant Silvergrass and Monterey Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Silvergrass height is 240.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Monterey Pine height is 2,440.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Giant Silvergrass and Monterey Pine are as follows:
Giant Silvergrass flower color: Not Available
Giant Silvergrass leaf color: Green
Monterey Pine flower color: Not Available
- Monterey Pine leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Giant Silvergrass and Monterey Pine
Care of Giant Silvergrass and Monterey Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Giant Silvergrass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Monterey Pine pruning is done Prune in late summer or fall and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Giant Silvergrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Monterey Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
