Dendrocalamus peculiaris

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.

Dendrocalamus peculiaris

Plant Info

Scientific Name

Dendrocalamus peculiaris

Synonyms

Sinocalamus peculiaris

Common Names

Family

Poaceae

Tribe

Genus

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 de 5)

Origin

China

Uses

Construction, paper pulp, food, landscaping.

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