Thamnocalamus_tesselatus Bergbamboes bamboo

Thamnocalamus tesselatus

Common name:

Bergbamboes

This is a great bamboo if you have a hot, sunny location.  It’s a mountain bamboo from South Africa.  It is one of the more sun tolerant clumping bamboo.   Very hardy, down to 5ºf, wind resistant and can take coastal conditions.  Prefers moist areas. Bergbamboes makes an excellent, thick, tight clump with an upright habit. Makes a good screen or specimen.

 
 

Synonyms: Arundinaria tessellata

Height x Diameter: Ht to 15′x1″

Minimum temperature: Hardy to 5°F

USDA zone 7-10, find your zone here Maya Gardens Inc – USDA zone map

Light: Full sun.

Culm: Green/red.

Uses: Specimen, hedge, clump.

Distribution: South Africa.

Spread: Clumping

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.

Thamnocalamus tesselatus, #1

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