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| Category: Bamboo |
| Family: Poaceae (Gramineae) (Grasses) |
| Origin: Burma (Asia) |
| Evergreen: Yes |
| Flower Color: NA |
| Bloomtime: Infrequent |
| Height: 80-100 feet |
| Width: Clumping |
| Exposure: Full Sun |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Medium Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: 20-25° F |
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Dendrocalamus asper (Giant Burmese Timber Bamboo) - Large bamboo that can reach to 60 (100) feet with culms to 8 inch wide culms. Plant in full sun. Moderate water needs. Grows to 100' tall in native habitat. If given favorable conditions this extremely tall bamboo will grow quite rapidly producing several new culms each year in late summer. Culms are hardy to 15-20° F and clump to around 10 F° but plants will defoliate much below 25 ° F. From Burma & Java. Large shoots are highest quality for food.
The description above is based on our research and observations of this plant growing in our nursery, in our own garden and in other gardens in the Santa Barbara area. We would appreciate hearing from anyone who has additional information about this plant, even if they disagree with what we have written.
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