Arundinaria gigantea

RHS Plant Profile
cane reed

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Other common names

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

Synonyms

Pseudosasa amabilis misapplied
Arundinaria macrosperma

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