Dendrocalamus strictus – Calcutta Bamboo or Male Bamboo

Description

The lower parts of the culms are sometimes solid. Drought tolerant. The most common and most useful bamboo in India. Many cultivars being distributed as this species (somewhere in the world) seems to always be in flower, and producing seed. The cultivar listed here was grown from seed collected in 1995 (India – Londono/Lucas). It has developed into a highly-ornamental cultivar with small slender leaves and a willowy overall appearance. A pleasant surprise from a species that originated with minimal expectations. Grows up to 40′ tall with 2.5″ diameter culms in Florida. Minimum temp. 30 degrees F. Min USDA zone: 9b. Click here to find zone.