Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Grass
Origin
Hybrid origin
Southern Europe
Types
Viburnum betulifolium
Viburnum dentatum
Viburnum edule
Viburnum farreri
Viburnum dilatatum
Arundo, Carrizo
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Swamps
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
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
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Pink, Light Pink
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
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
Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Soil Compaction
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Stem Cutting
From Rhizomes, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Needs very little 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
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Mites
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
allergic conjunctivitis, flushing of face, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
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
Diaphoretic, Febrifuge
Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emmoiliant
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
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, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
VIBURNUM 'Pragense'
ARUNDO donax
Common Name
Withe Rod
Appalachian Tea
Witherod Viburnum
Witherod
Giant Reed
In German
Viburnum
Pfahlrohr
In French
Viorne
Arundo donax
In Spanish
Viburnum
Arundo donax
In Greek
Είδος αιγοκλήματος
Arundo donax
In Portuguese
viburno
Cana-do-reino
In Polish
Kalina
Lasecznica trzcinowata
In Latin
Viburnum
Arundo donax
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Dipsacales
Cyperales
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Commelinids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Viburnum and Giant Reed
Season and care of Viburnum and Giant Reed is important to know. While considering everything about Viburnum and Giant Reed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Viburnum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Giant Reed season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Viburnum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Giant Reed is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Viburnum is Acidic, Neutral and for Giant Reed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Viburnum and Giant Reed Physical Information
Viburnum and Giant Reed physical information is very important for comparison. Viburnum height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Giant Reed height is 18.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Viburnum and Giant Reed are as follows:
Viburnum flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
Viburnum leaf color: Dark Green
Giant Reed flower color: Not Available
- Giant Reed leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Viburnum and Giant Reed
Care of Viburnum and Giant Reed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Viburnum 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 Viburnum 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.