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Giant Reed, Arundo Reed

Arundo Donax

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Overview

Arundo donax, commonly called Giant Reed, is a fast-growing perennial reaching up to 20 feet in height. It forms dense stands with cane-like stems of 0.75 to 1 inch in diameter, featuring lush, lanceolate leaves up to 24 inches long. Suitable for zones 6-10, this reed thrives in full sun and moist soil, often used for screening and erosion control. Note its invasive potential and consider responsible management practices.

Sun Full, HalfWater High, MediumZones 6–10Type GrassClimate Arid, Mediterranean
Giant Reed, Arundo Reed (Arundo Donax) — well-drained loams but maintains a hardy disposition; it forms dense stands with cane-like stems of 0.75 to 1 inch in

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
High, Medium
USDA zones
6–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Grass
Family
Poaceae
Climate
Arid, Mediterranean

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Giant Reed, Arundo Reed (Arundo Donax) — The Giant Reed, or Arundo donax, is a robust, perennial grass that commands attention in any landscape design; arundo
Giant Reed, Arundo Reed (Arundo Donax) — Arundo donax, commonly called Giant Reed, is a fast-growing perennial reaching up to 20 feet in height; this reed
Giant Reed, Arundo Reed (Arundo Donax) — Note its invasive potential and consider responsible management practices
Giant Reed, Arundo Reed (Arundo Donax) — capable of withstanding brief periods of drought once established; it's characterized by deep green
Giant Reed, Arundo Reed (Arundo Donax) — silver-green plumes develop; note its invasive potential and consider responsible management practices, image 62
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