- B. beecheyana - Beechey bamboo
- B. dolichomerithalla- Silverstripe
- B. malingensis
- B. multiplex 'Alphonse Karr'
- B. multiplex 'Silverstripe'
- B. textilis - Weavers bamboo
- B. tuldoides - Puntingpole bamboo
- B. malingensis
Tropical and sub-tropical, usually giant, clumping bamboos.
Bambusa beecheyana - Beechey bamboo |
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map# | 31 |
| origin | China | |
| max height | 15m (50') | |
| max dia. | 13cm (5") | |
| min temp. | -10C (15F) | |
| shade-sun (1-5) |
5 | |
| Planted 4/90. The giant Beechey is pictured here beside the Azumaya. In December of 1998 the beecheyana was severely damaged by frost and was cut down to its base. It had grown back to half its former volume when this picture was taken (12/02). | ||
Bambusa dolichomerithalla - Silverstripe |
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map # | 13 |
| origin | Taiwan | |
| max height | 11m (35') | |
| max dia. | 5cm (2") | |
| min temp. | -10C (15F) | |
| shade-sun (1-5) |
5 | |
| Planted 10/93. Approximately 20 feet tall when this picture was taken (12/02). The culms are green with white stripes. | ||
Bambusa malingensis |
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map # | 15 |
| origin | China | |
| max height | 11m (35') | |
| max dia. | 6.5cm (2.5") | |
| min temp. | -7C (20F) | |
| shade-sun (1-5) |
4 | |
| Planted 2/95. This picture was taken 11/02. | ||
Bambusa multiplex 'Alphonse Karr' |
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map # | 2 |
| origin | China | |
| max height | 11m (35') | |
| max dia. | 4cm (1.5") | |
| min temp. | -11C (12F) | |
| shade-sun (1-5) |
5 | |
| Planted 12/89. Pictured here just after its center culms were thinned out (11/02). Approximately 15 feet tall at that time. The culms and branches are bright yellow with irregular green stripes. | ||
Bambusa multiplex 'Silverstripe' |
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map # | 53 |
| origin | SE Asia | |
| max height | 14m (45') | |
| max dia. | 4cm (1.5") | |
| min temp. | -11C (12F) | |
| shade-sun (1-5) |
5 | |
| Planted 5/94. Approximately 10 feet tall when this picture was taken (11/02). The leaves are variegated and approximately 2-3.5" long. | ||
Bambusa textilis - Weavers bamboo |
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map # | 5 |
| origin | China | |
| max height | 13m (40') | |
| max dia. | 5cm (2") | |
| min temp. | -11C (13F) | |
| shade-sun (1-5) |
5 | |
| Planted 10/89. This picture was taken 12/02. | ||
Bambusa tuldoides - Puntingpole bamboo |
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map # | 16 |
| origin | China | |
| max height | 18m (55') | |
| max dia. | 10cm (4") | |
| min temp. | -10C (15F) | |
| shade-sun (1-5) |
5 | |
| Planted 2/95. Approximately 15 feet tall when this picture was taken (1/03). | ||
Designer: M. Quinol
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