| Common Name | Clumping bamboo, Berg bamboo |
|---|---|
| Family | Poaceae |
| Genus | Thamnocalamus |
| US Patent # | -- |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Part Shade |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Hardiness Zone | 7, 8, 9, 10 |
| 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 | Summer |
| 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. |
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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