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Plant Database Search Results > Bambusa beecheyana   Bambusa beecheyana - Beechey Bamboo      Habit and Cultural Information Category: Bamboo Family: Poaceae (Gramineae) (Grasses) Origin: China (Asia) Evergreen: Yes Height: 40-60 feet Width: Clumping Exposure: Full Sun Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs Winter Hardiness: 15-20° F Bambusa beecheyana (Beechey Bamboo) - A gracefully arching large clump-forming bamboo to which reaches to 50 feet tall with 5 inch thick culms that first emerge an apricot color and are later covered with white powder. Good for an accent plant in tropical and oriental gardens. Plant in full sun. Hardy to 15 degrees F. Edible shoots. Native to Guangdong and Hong Kong, China.  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.     [MORE INFO]