Thamnocalamus spathiflorus ssp. nepalensis

Common Name:

Plant Type:
Bamboo
Family:
Poaceae (The Grass Family)
Geographic Origin:
Japan and East Asia
California Native?:
No

Plant Size:
15 feet
Landscape/Garden Uses:
screens
Flowering Season:
Seldom produced

Flower Color:
Not applicable
Exposure:
Sun or light shade
Soils:
Most soils

Suggested Irrigation:
Moderate watering
Estimated Hardiness:
Hardy to 15-20 degrees F.

This clumping bamboo from Nepal has smooth culms to 1 inch across that turn reddish as they mature. Leaves are dark green. Sun to part shade, moderate watering, hardy to 15-20 degrees F.