About
This medium-sized, clump-forming bamboo growing up to 3m tall and wide with slender, flexible, green stems which mature to different shades of brown and red. Second-year stems arch down, bearing small, bright-green leaves.
About the genus
Himalayacalamus are clump-forming bamboos with hollow, glossy, sometimes attractively-striped or stained canes and glaucous green leaves
Growing conditions
SunlightPartial shade
Soil typeClay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectEast-facing, North-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH4
Plant details
Plant typeBamboos
HabitColumnar upright
FoliageDeciduous, Semi evergreen
Height2.5-4 metres
Spread1.5-2.5 metres
Time to full height5-10 years
Suggested usesArchitectural, City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Sub-tropical
Native toHimalaya
Care notes
CultivationGrow in any well-drained soil in part shade to protect delicate foliage from sun scorch, and shelter from cold winds. Provide a frost protection (for example thick mulch around the base in colder parts of the country). See bamboo cultivation for further advice
PruningRemove weak, dead, damaged or spindly stems in spring and to show off stems to best effect
PropagationPropagate by division in early spring
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free