Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Southern Europe
Types
Not Available
Arundo, Carrizo
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
6-10
AHS Heat Zone
10-1
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Indigo, Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Bronze, Orange Red
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Gray Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From Rhizomes, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
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
Nitrogen, Phosphorous
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
Pests and Diseases
Foliage diseases
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Dermatitis, Diaphoresis
allergic conjunctivitis, flushing of face, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
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
Alterative, Anodyne, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Diuretic
Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emmoiliant
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Used as a condiment, Used in making tea, Used to flavour soups
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
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
SASSAFRAS albidum
ARUNDO donax
Common Name
Sassafras
Giant Reed
In German
Sassafras
Pfahlrohr
In French
Sassafras
Arundo donax
In Spanish
Sasafrás
Arundo donax
In Greek
σασάφρα
Arundo donax
In Portuguese
sassafrás
Cana-do-reino
In Polish
Sassafras
Lasecznica trzcinowata
In Latin
Sassafras
Arundo donax
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Commelinids
Tribe
Cinnamomeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Lauroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Sassafras and Giant Reed
Season and care of Sassafras and Giant Reed is important to know. While considering everything about Sassafras and Giant Reed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sassafras season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Giant Reed season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sassafras is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Giant Reed is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sassafras is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Giant Reed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sassafras and Giant Reed Physical Information
Sassafras and Giant Reed physical information is very important for comparison. Sassafras height is 1,520.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Giant Reed height is 18.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Sassafras and Giant Reed are as follows:
Sassafras flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
Sassafras leaf color: Green
Giant Reed flower color: Not Available
- Giant Reed leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Sassafras and Giant Reed
Care of Sassafras and Giant Reed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sassafras pruning is done 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 Sassafras 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.