Bambusa Species, Giant Thorny Bamboo, Spiny Bamboo, Thorny Bamboo
Bambusabambos

Family: Poaceae (poh-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Bambusa (bam-BOO-suh)
Species: bambos

Category

Ornamental Grasses and Bamboo

Water Requirements

Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure

Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Provides Winter Interest
Unknown

Foliage Color

Unknown

Height

over 40 ft. (12 m)

Spacing

20-30 ft. (6-9 m)

Hardiness

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)

Where to Grow

Unknown

Danger

Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling

Bloom Color

Inconspicuous/none

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown

Bloom Size

Unknown

Bloom Time

N/A

Other details

Unknown

Soil pH requirements

6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information

Unknown

Propagation Methods

By dividing the rootball
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)

Seed Collecting

N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed