Giant Reed

Arundo donax L. - Grass family

Size

Mature Height: Up to around 9.0 feet

Planting Distance: 29 inches

Plant Type: Subshrub, Shrub, Graminoid

Root Depth: 24 inches

Growth Form: Rhizomatous

Growth Rate: Rapid

Features

Conspicuous Flowers: No

Bloom Time: Late Spring

Seasonal Growth: Spring, Summer, Fall

Evergreen: No

Fall Colors: No

Conditions

Shade Tolerance: Intermediate

Clay Soil Tolerance: Yes

Sandy Soil Tolerance: No

Drought Tolerance: Low

Flood Tolerance: Medium

Fire Tolerance: High

Salt Tolerance: None