Bio Facts: Punting Pole Bamboo
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Common Name:
Punting Pole Bamboo
Scientific Name:
Bambusa tuldoides
Origin:
Guangdong Province, China
USDA Cold Hardiness Zones:
8-11
Light Requirements:
Full sun to part shade
Soil Requirements:
Regular to moist soil
Notes:
- Clumping variety that grows up to 55’ tall with 2.5” culm diameter
- Thick walled culms are frequently solid near the base
- One of the most useful tropical bamboos, strong straight culms are utilized for tool handles construction and crafts
