Overview

Arundo donax 'Macrophylla' is a plant with a bushy habit in the genus Arundo, part of the Poaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Arundo donax 'Macrophylla' grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include foliage effect, informal screens and dividers and open and sunny.

About

Arundo donax 'Macrophylla' is a bushy deciduous cultivar of the Arundo genus, belonging to the Poaceae family. It thrives in full sun and is best suited to south, east, or west-facing aspects with sheltered exposure. This cultivar prefers moist but well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H4, it is ideal for creating informal screens, dividers, or adding foliage effect in open and sunny garden areas. Established clumps can be propagated by lifting and dividing in spring.

About the genus

Arundo is a genus of stout, perennial plants in the grass family.

Wikipedia contributors, "Arundo", CC BY-SA 4.0 — Arundo

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Arundo

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Loam

Soil pH

Neutral

Soil moisture

Moist but well-drained

Aspect

South-facing, East-facing, West-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H4

Plant details

Arundo donax 'Macrophylla' size, habit and characteristics

Habit

Bushy

Foliage

Deciduous

Suggested uses

Foliage Effect, Informal Screens and Dividers, Open and Sunny

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Arundo donax 'Macrophylla'

Propagation

Lift and divide established clumps in spring

Pest resistance

Generally pest-free

Disease resistance

Generally disease-free

Frequently asked questions