Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Southern Europe
Types
Not Available
Arundo, Carrizo
Habitat
Rocky coastal hummocks, sand dunes
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
6-10
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
H2, 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
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Purple, Yellow green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Olive, Bronze
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Olive
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Olive, Bronze
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Olive, Bronze
Green, Gray Green
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
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after harvesting, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
6-6-6 or 8-8-8
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Pollen
allergic conjunctivitis, flushing of face, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Beautification, Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Makes Hair Silkier
Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Protects from storm-induced erosion
Agroforestry, Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emmoiliant
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Jam
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
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
COCCOLOBA uvifera
ARUNDO donax
Common Name
Sea Grape
Giant Reed
In German
Sea Grape
Pfahlrohr
In French
Sea Grape
Arundo donax
In Spanish
Sea Grape
Arundo donax
In Greek
Sea σταφυλιών
Arundo donax
In Portuguese
Sea Grape
Cana-do-reino
In Polish
Sea Grape
Lasecznica trzcinowata
In Latin
Uva mare
Arundo donax
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Cyperales
Family
Polygonaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Commelinids
Tribe
Coccolobeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Eriogonoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Sea Grape and Giant Reed
Season and care of Sea Grape and Giant Reed is important to know. While considering everything about Sea Grape and Giant Reed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sea Grape season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Giant Reed season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sea Grape is Loam, Sand and for Giant Reed is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sea Grape is Neutral, Alkaline and for Giant Reed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sea Grape and Giant Reed Physical Information
Sea Grape and Giant Reed physical information is very important for comparison. Sea Grape height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Giant Reed height is 18.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Sea Grape and Giant Reed are as follows:
Sea Grape flower color: White
Sea Grape leaf color: Red, Olive and Bronze
Giant Reed flower color: Not Available
- Giant Reed leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Sea Grape and Giant Reed
Care of Sea Grape and Giant Reed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sea Grape pruning is done Remove dead branches 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 Sea Grape 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.