Guadua angustifolia - ID#00156

Guadua angustifolia ‘Kunth’ is a tropical species of giant timber bamboo native to South America. It is considered to be the strongest bamboo in the world, and also the 3rd largest. Guadua bamboo is by far the most important bamboo in America, and is often compared with its Asian counterpart: Moso (Phyllostachys edulis).

Guadua angustifolia produces exceptional quality timber and belongs to the list of priority species. Common names for this species are Colombian Timber Bamboo, Colombian Giant Thorny, or American Narrow-Leaved Bamboo.

Plant Info
Species	Guadua angustifolia
Common name	Guadua, Colombian Timber Bamboo, Colombian Giant Thorny
Average diameter	7-18 cm
Average height	15-30 m
Growing habit	Open Clumping
Origin	Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela
Planting date	3 December 2021
Planting location	Hacienda Guadua Bamboo (Colombia)
GPS coordinates	3° 49' 9.48” N 76° 37’ 16.35” W
Altitude	1,302 m
ID	#00156
Adopted by	Suzanne Lawson (USA)

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