Miscanthus sinensis Andersson ssp. condensatus (Hack.) T. Koyama

Scientific Name: Miscanthus sinensis Andersson ssp. condensatus (Hack.) T. Koyama


Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Liliopsida / Commelinidae / Cyperales / Poaceae / Gramineae / Miscanthus Andersson/ Miscanthus sinensis Andersson ssp. condensatus (Hack.) T. Koyama

<i>Miscanthus sinensis</i> Andersson ssp. condensatus (Hack.) T. Koyama
General Information
Usda SymbolMISIC
GroupMonocot
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsGraminoid
Native LocationsMISIC

Plant Guide

Use soil moisture sensors to measure the soil moisture of Miscanthus sinensis Andersson ssp. condensatus (Hack.) T. Koyama.

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Fire ToleranceHigh
Cold Stratification RequiredNo
Drought ToleranceMedium
Drought ToleranceMedium
Drought ToleranceMedium
Fertility RequirementMedium
Fertility RequirementMedium
Fertility RequirementMedium
Fire ToleranceHigh
Cold Stratification RequiredNo
Fire ToleranceHigh
Frost Free Days, Minimum120
Frost Free Days, Minimum160
Frost Free Days, Minimum160
Hedge ToleranceMedium
Hedge ToleranceNone
Hedge ToleranceNone
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Temperature, Minimum (°F)-18
Anaerobic ToleranceLow
Anaerobic ToleranceNone
Anaerobic ToleranceNone
CaCO3 ToleranceLow
CaCO3 ToleranceLow
CaCO3 ToleranceMedium
Cold Stratification RequiredNo
Moisture UseMedium
Temperature, Minimum (°F)-18
Temperature, Minimum (°F)-18
Shade ToleranceIntolerant
Shade ToleranceIntermediate
Shade ToleranceIntermediate
Salinity ToleranceNone
Salinity ToleranceNone
Salinity ToleranceNone
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)14
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)14
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)14
Precipitation, Minimum32
Precipitation, Minimum32
Precipitation, Minimum24
Precipitation, Maximum65
Precipitation, Maximum55
Moisture UseMedium
Moisture UseMedium
pH, Maximum7.2
pH, Maximum7.2
pH, Maximum7.5
pH, Minimum4.6
pH, Minimum5.0
pH, Minimum5.0
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim10000
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim2700
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim2700
Planting Density per Acre, Minim1700
Planting Density per Acre, Minim1700
Planting Density per Acre, Minim2700
Precipitation, Maximum65


Morphology/Physiology

Active Growth PeriodSpring and Summer
ToxicityNone
ToxicityNone
ToxicityNone
Shape and OrientationSemi-Erect
Shape and OrientationErect
Foliage ColorGray-Green
Fire ResistantNo
Fire ResistantNo
Fire ResistantNo
Flower ColorYellow
Flower ColorYellow
Flower ColorYellow
Flower ConspicuousNo
Flower ConspicuousNo
Flower ConspicuousNo
Fall ConspicuousYes
Foliage ColorGreen
Foliage ColorRed
Foliage Porosity SummerDense
Foliage Porosity SummerDense
Foliage Porosity SummerDense
Foliage Porosity WinterDense
Foliage Porosity WinterModerate
Foliage Porosity WinterModerate
BloatNone
Shape and OrientationErect
Active Growth PeriodSpring and Summer
Active Growth PeriodSpring and Summer
After Harvest Regrowth RateModerate
After Harvest Regrowth RateSlow
After Harvest Regrowth RateSlow
BloatNone
BloatNone
Resprout AbilityNo
C:N RatioMedium
C:N RatioMedium
C:N RatioMedium
Coppice PotentialNo
Coppice PotentialNo
Coppice PotentialNo
Fall ConspicuousNo
Fall ConspicuousYes
LifespanModerate
Known AllelopathNo
Known AllelopathNo
Known AllelopathNo
Leaf RetentionNo
Leaf RetentionNo
Leaf RetentionNo
LifespanLong
LifespanModerate
Foliage TextureCoarse
Low Growing GrassNo
Low Growing GrassNo
Low Growing GrassNo
Nitrogen FixationNone
Nitrogen FixationNone
Nitrogen FixationNone
Resprout AbilityNo
Resprout AbilityNo
Height, Mature (feet)5.0
Height, Mature (feet)5.0
Foliage TextureCoarse
Foliage TextureMedium
Fruit/Seed ColorBrown
Fruit/Seed ColorBrown
Fruit/Seed ColorBrown
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousYes
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousYes
Growth FormBunch
Growth FormBunch
Growth FormBunch
Growth RateModerate
Growth RateModerate
Growth RateModerate
Height, Mature (feet)4.0
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousYes


Reproduction

Propagated by TubersNo
Propagated by TubersNo
Propagated by SprigsYes
Propagated by SprigsYes
Propagated by SprigsYes
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SeedYes
Propagated by SeedNo
Propagated by SeedNo
Propagated by CuttingsYes
Propagated by CuttingsYes
Propagated by CuttingsNo
Propagated by TubersNo
Seed per Pound600000
Fruit/Seed Period EndFall
Seed Spread RateModerate
Seed Spread RateSlow
Seed Spread RateSlow
Seedling VigorLow
Seedling VigorLow
Seedling VigorMedium
Small GrainNo
Small GrainNo
Small GrainNo
Vegetative Spread RateSlow
Vegetative Spread RateSlow
Vegetative Spread RateSlow
Propagated by CormNo
Propagated by CormNo
Bloom PeriodEarly Summer
Bloom PeriodMid Summer
Bloom PeriodMid Summer
Commercial AvailabilityRoutinely Available
Commercial AvailabilityRoutinely Available
Commercial AvailabilityRoutinely Available
Fruit/Seed AbundanceLow
Fruit/Seed AbundanceLow
Fruit/Seed AbundanceMedium
Fruit/Seed Period BeginSummer
Fruit/Seed Period BeginSummer
Fruit/Seed Period BeginSummer
Fruit/Seed Period EndFall
Fruit/Seed PersistenceNo
Fruit/Seed Period EndFall
Propagated by CormNo
Propagated by ContainerYes
Propagated by ContainerYes
Propagated by ContainerNo
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by Bare RootYes
Propagated by Bare RootYes
Propagated by Bare RootNo
Fruit/Seed PersistenceYes
Fruit/Seed PersistenceNo


Suitability/Use

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

<i>Miscanthus sinensis</i> Andersson ssp. condensatus (Hack.) T. Koyama

<i>Miscanthus sinensis</i> Andersson ssp. condensatus (Hack.) T. Koyama

<i>Miscanthus sinensis</i> Andersson ssp. condensatus (Hack.) T. Koyama

<i>Miscanthus sinensis</i> Andersson ssp. condensatus (Hack.) T. Koyama

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