Dendrocalamus peculiaris
Dendrocalamus peculiaris is a large, dense tropical bamboo native to Yunnan, China. Impressive are the giant leaves, which can reach 40 cm in length. The stems of this bamboo are used as a building material, to produce paper pulp, and the shoots are used as food.
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Scientific Name | Dendrocalamus peculiaris |
Synonyms | Sinocalamus peculiaris |
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Family | Poaceae |
Tribe | Bambuseae |
Genus | Dendrocalamus |
Height | 13-18 m |
Diameter | 10-15 cm |
Growth Habit | Dense Clumping |
Color | Dull green, covered with short white hairs. |
Internodes | 25-42 cm |
Wall thickness | 30-35 mm |
Branches | Many clustered branches with 1 dominant branch. |
Leaves | 25-40 cm long, 30-35 mm wide. |
Climate | Tropical - Subtropical |
Exposure | Full Sun - Partial Sun |
Hardiness | -4°C |
Soil | Loam and alluvial soils, fertile and well drained. |
Water Needs | Average. |
Planting Distance | • Every 3 meters for screening. • 4 x 4 m for culm production. |
Edibility | (3 de 5) |
Origin | China |
Uses | Construction, paper pulp, food, landscaping. |
Date planted: 26 October 2021
Growth update: 17 December 2022
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