Arundo versicolor Mill.

Scientific Name: Arundo versicolor Mill.


Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Liliopsida / Commelinidae / Cyperales / Poaceae / Gramineae / Arundo L./ Arundo versicolor Mill.

<i>Arundo versicolor</i> Mill.
General Information
Usda SymbolARVE2
GroupMonocot
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsGraminoidShrub, Subshrub,
Native LocationsARVE2

Plant Guide

Use a soil moisture meter to monitor the soil moisture where Arundo versicolor Mill. is planted.

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Moisture UseHigh
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsNo
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Anaerobic ToleranceMedium
CaCO3 ToleranceLow
Cold Stratification RequiredNo
Drought ToleranceLow
Fertility RequirementMedium
Fire ToleranceHigh
Frost Free Days, Minimum220
Hedge ToleranceNone
pH, Maximum7.0
pH, Minimum4.8
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim7200
Planting Density per Acre, Minim3800
Precipitation, Maximum65
Precipitation, Minimum35
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)24
Salinity ToleranceNone
Shade ToleranceIntermediate
Temperature, Minimum (°F)7


Morphology/Physiology

After Harvest Regrowth RateRapid
Shape and OrientationErect
ToxicityNone
Active Growth PeriodSpring, Summer, Fall
BloatNone
C:N RatioHigh
Coppice PotentialNo
Fall ConspicuousNo
Fire ResistantNo
Flower ConspicuousNo
Foliage ColorGreen
Foliage Porosity SummerDense
Foliage Porosity WinterModerate
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousNo
Resprout AbilityNo
Nitrogen FixationNone
Low Growing GrassYes
LifespanModerate
Leaf RetentionNo
Known AllelopathNo
Height, Mature (feet)9.0
Growth RateRapid
Growth FormRhizomatous
Foliage TextureCoarse


Reproduction

Vegetative Spread RateRapid
Small GrainNo
Fruit/Seed PersistenceNo
Seed Spread RateNone
Propagated by TubersNo
Propagated by SprigsYes
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SeedNo
Propagated by CormNo
Propagated by ContainerNo
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by Bare RootNo
Commercial AvailabilityRoutinely Available
Bloom PeriodLate Spring
Propagated by CuttingsNo


Suitability/Use

Veneer ProductNo
Pulpwood ProductNo
Protein PotentialLow
Post ProductNo
Palatable HumanNo
Palatable Graze AnimalLow
Palatable Browse AnimalLow
Nursery Stock ProductNo
Naval Store ProductNo
Lumber ProductNo
Fodder ProductNo
Christmas Tree ProductNo
Berry/Nut/Seed ProductNo

<i>Arundo versicolor</i> Mill.

<i>Arundo versicolor</i> Mill.

<i>Arundo versicolor</i> Mill.

<i>Arundo versicolor</i> Mill.

<i>Arundo versicolor</i> Mill.

<i>Arundo versicolor</i> Mill.

<i>Arundo versicolor</i> Mill.

<i>Arundo versicolor</i> Mill.

<i>Arundo versicolor</i> Mill.

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