Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Southern Europe
Types
not available
Arundo, Carrizo
Habitat
Boggy areas, Fens, Fields, meadows, Swamps, Woodlands
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
6-10
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Not Available
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
From Rhizomes, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after harvesting, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Fertilize every year, Mulch, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Apple Maggot, Fall Webworm, Red blotch, Scale
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
allergic conjunctivitis, flushing of face, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
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
Fruits
Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used in making musical instruments, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ARONIA arbutifolia
ARUNDO donax
Common Name
Red Chokeberry
Giant Reed
In Hindi
लाल Chokeberry
नरकट
In German
Rote Apfelbeere
Pfahlrohr
In French
Red Chokeberry
Arundo donax
In Spanish
rojo Chokeberry
Arundo donax
In Greek
κόκκινο Chokeberry
Arundo donax
In Portuguese
Red Chokeberry
Cana-do-reino
In Polish
Red aronii
Lasecznica trzcinowata
In Latin
arbutifolia
Arundo donax
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Commelinids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Red Chokeberry and Giant Reed
Season and care of Red Chokeberry and Giant Reed is important to know. While considering everything about Red Chokeberry and Giant Reed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Chokeberry season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Giant Reed season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Red Chokeberry is Clay, Loam and for Giant Reed is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Chokeberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Giant Reed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Chokeberry and Giant Reed Physical Information
Red Chokeberry and Giant Reed physical information is very important for comparison. Red Chokeberry height is 180.00 cm and width 12.70 cm whereas Giant Reed height is 18.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Red Chokeberry and Giant Reed are as follows:
Red Chokeberry flower color: Not Available
Red Chokeberry leaf color: Not Available
Giant Reed flower color: Not Available
- Giant Reed leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Red Chokeberry and Giant Reed
Care of Red Chokeberry and Giant Reed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Chokeberry pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead 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 Red Chokeberry 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.
