Thamnocalamus tesselatusThamnocalamus tesselatus

Thamnocalamus tessellatus

This is a clumping bamboo from South Africa. It forms upright, dense clumps with 1 inch wide canes, or culms. It grows 12 to 15 feet tall and spreads 5 to 10 feet wide. They are very wind tolerant and can be used in coastal plantings.

USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 7-10
Size (HT/W/FL HT): 150″ / 100″ / –“
Exposure: Part Shade, Part Shade
Bloom Time(s): —

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Common Name

Clumping bamboo, Berg bamboo

Family

Poaceae

Genus

US Patent #

Foliage Color

Dormancy

Winter

Exposure

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Growth Habit

Growth Rate

Hardiness Zone

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How Different?

Clumping and more upright than other bamboos.

Landscape Value

Use as a hedge, screen, barrier, or as a specimen.

Most Active Growing Season

Size (HT/W/FL HT)

150" / 100" / –"

Soil (Garden)

Average, well drained, moist.

Water (Garden)

Average

Comments

Wind tolerant. Can be used in coastal plantings. Does not tolerate high heat and humidity.