Bambusa, Punting Pole Bamboo 'Kimmei'

Bambusatuldoides

Family
Poaceae (poh-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Bambusa (bam-BOO-suh)
Species
tuldoides (tool-DOY-deez)
Synonym
Bambusa ventricosa var. kimmei
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
over 40 ft. (12 m)
Spacing
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
Maroon/Burgundy
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Ornamental Grasses and Bamboo
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Encinitas, California

San Leandro, California

Santa Barbara, California

Vista, California(9 reports)

Bradenton, Florida

Deland, Florida

Labelle, Florida

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | June 2005 | positive

This variety has striped culms- dark green striping along a duller, army-drab green background- subtle but quite ornamental. Which is a ...Read More

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