Himalayacalamus falconeri
FOUNTAIN BAMBOO
Poaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen rhizomatous clumping bamboo

Hardiness zones: 8-11

Sunlight: warm low sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: moderate wind, light frost
8m
Plant habit
 
3m

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Origins: India-Subcontinent, Himalayas

Other Botanical Names: Arundarbor falconeri, Arundinaria falconeri, A. falconeri, A. falconeri, A. nobilis, Bambusa fistulosa, Bambusa floribunda, Drepanostachyum falconeri, Fargesia gyirongensis, Himalayacalamus gyirongensis, Thamnocalamus falconeri

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Himalayacalamus falconeri
FOUNTAIN BAMBOO
Poaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen rhizomatous clumping bamboo

Hardiness zones: 8-11

Sunlight: warm low sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: moderate wind, light frost
8m
Plant habit
 
3m

FEATURES

Flowers: n/a

Leaves: mid green

Edibility: edible stems


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical, oriental & contemporary designs

Uses: informal screen, large planter, accents, soil binding

Growth rate: slow

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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