Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
Southern Europe
Types
not available
Arundo, Carrizo
Habitat
Subtropical forests
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
6-10
AHS Heat Zone
11-1
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Green
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Tip cutting
From Rhizomes, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
Requires a lot of watering
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
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after harvesting, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Branch Droop, Root rot, Yellow Leaves
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
allergic conjunctivitis, flushing of face, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas tree
Beautification, Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Shelter for wildlife, Windbreak
Agroforestry, Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emmoiliant
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant, Wood
Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Used in Furniture
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used in making musical instruments, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ARAUCARIA heterophylla
ARUNDO donax
Common Name
Norfolk Island Pine
Giant Reed
In Hindi
नोरफोक द्वीप पाइन
नरकट
In German
Norfolk-Insel Pine
Pfahlrohr
In French
Norfolk Île Pine
Arundo donax
In Spanish
Norfolk Pine Island
Arundo donax
In Greek
Νησί Νόρφολκ Pine
Arundo donax
In Portuguese
Ilha Norfolk Pine
Cana-do-reino
In Polish
Norfolk Pine
Lasecznica trzcinowata
In Latin
Insula Norfolk Pinus
Arundo donax
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Pinopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Araucariaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Not Available
Commelinids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Norfolk Island Pine and Giant Reed
Season and care of Norfolk Island Pine and Giant Reed is important to know. While considering everything about Norfolk Island Pine and Giant Reed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Norfolk Island Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Giant Reed season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Norfolk Island Pine is Loam, Sand and for Giant Reed is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Norfolk Island Pine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Giant Reed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Norfolk Island Pine and Giant Reed Physical Information
Norfolk Island Pine and Giant Reed physical information is very important for comparison. Norfolk Island Pine height is 2,440.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Giant Reed height is 18.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Norfolk Island Pine and Giant Reed are as follows:
Norfolk Island Pine flower color: Green
Norfolk Island Pine leaf color: Dark Green
Giant Reed flower color: Not Available
- Giant Reed leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Norfolk Island Pine and Giant Reed
Care of Norfolk Island Pine and Giant Reed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Norfolk Island Pine pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove damaged leaves and Giant Reed pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after harvesting, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Norfolk Island Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Giant Reed needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.