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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| Attribute | Description |
|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dendrocalamus peculiaris |
| Synonyms | Sinocalamus peculiaris |
| Common Names | |
| 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 of 5) |
| Origin | China |
| Uses | Construction, paper pulp, food, landscaping. |
