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Class 1B · Early Detection Rapid Response

Giant Reed

Arundo donax

Known in Utah but in very limited populations. Also a very high priority, because eradication is still realistic.

Jul - Sep
Treatment window
Class 1B
Utah designation
Giant Reed in the field

What we know

Class 1B: early detection rapid response

Known in Utah but in very limited populations. Also a very high priority, because eradication is still realistic.

Treatment on giant reed works best jul - sep. A full profile for this species is still being written. Until it is here, the USU Extension field guide carries identification detail, and we would rather hear from you than have you guess.

At a glance

Common name
Giant Reed
Scientific name
Arundo donax
Utah class
1B - Early Detection Rapid Response
Treatment window
Jul - Sep