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Bio Facts: Angel Mist Bamboo

Angel Mist Bamboo
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Common Name:

Angel Mist Bamboo

Scientific Name:

Dendrocalamus minor ‘Amoenus’ 

Origin:

s. China

USDA Cold Hardiness Zones:

9-11

Light Requirements:

Full sun to part shade

Soil Requirements:

Regular to moist soil

Notes:

  • Clumping variety that grows up to 35’ with a 3” culm diameter
  • Tight clumping with no low branches
  • New shoots have pink coloration turning to blue with maturity.
  • A white powder gives the culms a misty blue appearance
  • Large leaves give a weeping appearance