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Bio Facts: Parker’s Hawaiian Giant

Parker’s Hawaiian Giant
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Common Name:

Parker’s Hawaiian Giant

Scientific Name:

Dendrocalamus sp. ‘Parker’s Giant’

Origin:

uncertain

USDA Cold Hardiness Zones:

9-11

Light Requirements:

Full sun

Soil Requirements:

Regular to moist soil

Notes:

  • One of the largest bamboos reaching 80’+
  • Culms can grow up to 7” in diameter
  • More of a tropical bamboo