Bamboo
Bambusa longispiculata
- Native to:
- Bangladesh, China, Myanmar
Soderholm, P. K. (Paul K.), 1923- United States. Agricultural Research Service. Southern Region,Soderholm, P. K. (Paul K.), 1923- United States. Agricultural Research Service. Southern Region,Puerto Rico Experiment Station United States. Office of Experiment Stations,Puerto Rico Experiment Station United States. Office of Experiment Stations,United States. Office of Foreign Seed and Plant Introduction United States. Office of Foreign Plant Introduction United States. Bureau of Plant Industry. Division of Foreign Plant Introduction United States. Bureau of Plant Industry, Soils, and Agricultur,Plank, H. K. (Harold Kaufman), 1891-,Southern Forest Experiment Station (New Orleans, La.),White, David Grammer, 1916-,Southern Forest Experiment Station (New Orleans, La.)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Poaceae
- Genus:
- Bambusa
- Species:
- Bambusa longispiculata
- USDA Symbol:
- BALO4
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Graminoid
- Height:
- 1500 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- native to regions with high rainfall