Indocalamus

(Gramineae - grass family)

Small, running bamboos from China. They are handsome plants with large, broad leaves. The species listed here are quite shade tolerant; some will grow well in full sun also. They are relatively slow spreaders.

latifolius 'Solidus'

max ht 8' • max culm dia 3/8" • min temp -5°F

(bamboo)

container, screen, sun - shade
Guangxi Province, China

Large, dark green leaves to about 10" long and 2" wide. The species name refers to the culms, which are solid in cross-section. Tolerates full sun.

less than (<) 1' tall, cat # 8S8E1 $17.95 each.
1'-2' tall, cat # 8S8E2 $28.95 each.

longiauritus

max ht 7' • max culm dia ¼" • min temp -5°F

(bamboo)

container, part shade - shade
e and sw China

Dark green leaves to about 10" long. Tolerates full sun.

cat # 8S8C1
$17.95 each

tessellatus

max ht 7' (usually not over 4') • max culm dia ½" • min temp -5°F

(large-leaved bamboo)

container, part shade - shade
Yangtze Valley region, China

(Sasa tessellata) The leaves of this species, which may be up to 24" long and 4" wide, are among the largest of any bamboo in cultivation. Requires at least some shade, and tolerates heavy shade. Voles (field mice) are fond of the rhizomes and can be a nuisance - although this has not been a problem in our plantings.

less than (<) 1' tall, cat # 8S8G1 $17.95 each.
1½'-3' tall, cat # 8S8G2 $28.95 each.