Arundinaria gigantea

RHS Plant Profile

cane reed

Other common names

giant reed, large American cane, southern cane, switch cane

Synonyms

Arundinaria macrosperma, Pseudosasa amabilis misapplied

Size

Time to Maturity: No preference

Botanical Details

Family: Poaceae
Native to GB/Ireland: No
Genus: Arundinaria are fast-growing evergreen bamboos with spreading rhizomes and stout canes which, in their second year, bear several leafy branches at each node. Panicles of purplish flower spikelets may appear throughout the year
Name Status: Correct