Arundinaria ‘Gigantea’
(ar-run-din-NAY-ree-a jy-GAN-tee-uh)
Common name: Cane, Giant Cane, River Cane or
Cane Break bamboo.
Cane Break Bamboo is one of only two bamboos
native to North America. Once covering thousands of acres of fertile bottom land throughout the east and southeast U.S., from Ohio to Maryland, south to Florida. Its natural habitat is moist woodlands and stream banks, making it a great choice for wetter soils, river banks and erosion control along streams, creeks or rivers. It is very hardy, down to -10° F. Culms and leaves are both a dark green. It can take full sun and high heat. We get over 100° F during the summer here in Eugene, Oregon and they have never shown any signs of heat stress. Given that so much of its native habitat is the Southeast, we are certain that humidity and heat would not adversely affect this plant.
Height x Diameter: Ht. 15’x1”.
Minimum temperature: Hardy to -10° F.
USDA zone 6-10, find your zone here Maya Gardens Inc – USDA zone map .
Light: Full sun.
Culm: Green to yellow.
Uses: Hedge, erosion control.
Distribution: Maryland, Virginia, Florida, west to Texas and Missouri and up the Ohio River Valley.
Planting and care
Pricing:
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The cost of of each plant includes UPS ground in the continental U.S., packaging and handling, wilt proofing your order and moisture polymers to keep your plants watered during shipping. The “#” size refers to the size container the plant is grown in. The smaller the #, the smaller the size container. Younger plants will be in the smaller “#” sizes. A #1 size is the smallest size we grow in and will have the youngest plants. These are generally 1-2 years old. A #5 container is the largest size that we ship UPS and will have the largest, most established plants. These are generally 3-5 years old. These are the traditional gallon size containers. The actual size of the plant will vary, depending on the variety. Please visit our home page for current shipping information. Product samples. International customers.
