Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Grass
Origin
Hybrid origin
Southern Europe
Types
Not Available
Arundo, Carrizo
Habitat
By seashore, sandy seeps, Woodlands
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
6-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
White
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Stem Cutting, stem tip cuttings
From Rhizomes, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
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
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 dead leaves, Requires very little pruning
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after harvesting, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
Pests and Diseases
Canker, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Tar spot
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bugs, Insects, Sawfly
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
allergic conjunctivitis, flushing of face, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
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
Leaves
Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Not Available
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
Feature Plant, Foundation, Street Trees, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ILEX x attenuata 'Savannah'
ARUNDO donax
Common Name
Savannah Holly
Giant Reed
In Hindi
Savannah Holly
नरकट
In German
Savannah Holly
Pfahlrohr
In French
Savannah Holly
Arundo donax
In Spanish
Savannah Holly
Arundo donax
In Greek
Savannah Holly
Arundo donax
In Portuguese
Savannah Holly
Cana-do-reino
In Polish
Savannah Holly
Lasecznica trzcinowata
In Latin
Savannah Holly
Arundo donax
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Aquifoliales
Cyperales
Family
Aquifoliaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Commelinids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Savannah Holly and Giant Reed
Season and care of Savannah Holly and Giant Reed is important to know. While considering everything about Savannah Holly and Giant Reed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Savannah Holly season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Giant Reed season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Savannah Holly is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Giant Reed is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Savannah Holly is Acidic, Neutral and for Giant Reed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Savannah Holly and Giant Reed Physical Information
Savannah Holly and Giant Reed physical information is very important for comparison. Savannah Holly height is 370.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Giant Reed height is 18.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Savannah Holly and Giant Reed are as follows:
Savannah Holly flower color: White
Savannah Holly leaf color: Green
Giant Reed flower color: Not Available
- Giant Reed leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Savannah Holly and Giant Reed
Care of Savannah Holly and Giant Reed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Savannah Holly pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning 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 Savannah Holly 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.