Arundo donax

Giant Reed; Spanish Cane
 

Mature Size, Growth, Longevity

Average mature size of up to 18' tall.

Flower and Fruit Details

Flowers in September, hermaphroditic and wind-pollinated. Fruits are rarely set in our climate.

Culture and Care

Performs equally well in sandy, loamy, or clay soils.

Strengths, Weaknesses, Other Facts

Industrial uses include basketry; Biomass; Broom; Dye; Hedge; Musical; Paper; Pipes; Plant support; Shelterbelt; Soil stabilization; Thatching; Weaving.

Suggested Uses

Use as a screen, or a large specimen grass.

Taxa and Plants of this Species at BCA

The following taxa are (or were) represented in the collections at Boone County Arboretum. Additional taxa may be available in the trade that are not included here.

  • Arundo donax // Giant Reed; Spanish Cane ("straight species")
    Grass.
    Bed 207 - Bed 208