Common Name | Clumping bamboo, Berg bamboo |
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Family | Poaceae |
US Patent # | -- |
Foliage Color | Green |
Dormancy | Winter |
Exposure | Full Sun, Part Shade |
Growth Habit | Upright |
Growth Rate | Moderate |
Hardiness Zone | 7, 8, 9, 10 |
How Different? | Clumping and more upright than other bamboos. |
Landscape Value | Use as a hedge, screen, barrier, or as a specimen. |
Most Active Growing Season | Summer |
Size (HT/W/FL HT) | 150" / 100" / --" |
Soil (Garden) | Average, well drained, moist. |
Water (Garden) | Average |
Comments | Wind tolerant. Can be used in coastal plantings. Does not tolerate high heat and humidity. |
Thamnocalamus tessellatus
This is a clumping bamboo from South Africa. It forms upright, dense clumps with 1 inch wide canes, or culms. It grows 12 to 15 feet tall and spreads 5 to 10 feet wide. They are very wind tolerant and can be used in coastal plantings.
USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 7-10
Size (HT/W/FL HT): 150″ / 100″ / –“
Exposure: Part Shade, Part Shade
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