Dendrocalamus minor is a relatively small, clumping bamboo from southern China and Southeast Asia. Despite the genus name suggesting giants, this species is modest in stature, making it more manageable for gardens.
This bamboo reaches 15–25 feet tall with culms 1–2 inches in diameter. The culms are green, thin-walled, and upright. The leaves are small and numerous. It forms a tight, non-running clump. It is a tropical/subtropical species, requiring frost-free conditions.
In its native range, it is used for light construction, crafts, and edible shoots. In cultivation, it serves as a screen, hedge, or specimen in warm climates. Its smaller size makes it suitable for larger containers.
| Family: | Poaceae (poh-AY-see-ee) (Info) |
| Genus: | Dendrocalamus (den-droh-KAL-uh-mus) (Info) |
| Species: | minor (MY-nor) (Info) |
Marbled Bamboo (Chimonobambusa marmorea): Rare Running Bamboo with Marbled Culms
Common Bamboo (Bambusa vulgaris): The Classic Tropical Clumping Bamboo
Beechey Bamboo (Bambusa beecheyana): Large Tropical Clumper with Edible Shoots
Bamboo 'Kimmei' (Semiarundinaria yashadake): Variegated Running Bamboo with Yellow Sulcus
Marbled Bamboo (Chimonobambusa marmorea): Rare Running Bamboo with Marbled Culms
Common Bamboo (Bambusa vulgaris): Giant Tropical Clumping Bamboo
Male Bamboo (Dendrocalamus strictus): Solid-Culmed Tropical Clumper for Timber
Bamboo Iris (Iris confusa): An Evergreen Species for Shade
Timor Black Bamboo (Bambusa lako)
Golden Bamboo (Phyllostachys aurea)
Bengal Bamboo (Bambusa tulda): Strong Tropical Clumper for Construction
Bamboo 'Shiroshima' (Hibanobambusa tranquillans): A Striking, Variegated Bamboo for Shade
Broadleaf Bamboo (Indocalamus latifolius): A Running Bamboo with Giant Leaves for Deep Shade
Khasia Bamboo (Drepanostachyum khasianum): A Clumping Bamboo from the Khasi Hills
Copyright © www.100flowers.win Botanic Garden All Rights Reserved