www.yanzum.com

YANZUM Gardens
Since 1989 All rights reserved 1989 - 2013
Spring Flowers sculpture, recycled from bed springs
(above photo) "Spring Flowers" garden sculpture created by author from old recycled bed springs.

Dendrocalamus asper (Asper Bamboo)

Dendrocalamus asper (Asper Bamboo)

Dendrocalamus asper, common name: Asper Bamboo, is a large impressive timber bamboo that is fast growing in favorable conditions. Young culms are covered with a soft light brown fuzzy surface that looks like velvet.

Maximum height: 100 ft.

Maximum culm diameter: 8"

Minimum temperature: 25°F

Minimum USDA hardiness zone 9A.

Prefers full sun. New shoots are edible and said to be very tasty. One shoot can weigh up to 16 Lb.

Personal note: mine lost most of its leaves during our long 2009/2010 winter freeze here in zone 9A, but it has since recovered quite well. It's been said that this one tolerates dry conditions better than most, but mine tends to show a need for water quite often in our summer heat by letting its leaves fold.

Dendrocalamus asper (Asper Bamboo)

Note: Above and below photos were taken in my zone 9A garden where they are about 3 years old, but the top photo was taken in zone 9B and it's a bit more established. Location and age of plant can make a big difference in the appearance.

Dendrocalamus asper (Asper Bamboo)

Back to Tropical Bamboo list from Dendrocalamus asper

gion4


Home Page
Contact

Garden Plants
Cycads
Flowering Tropical Plants
Flowering Tropical Trees
Flowering Tropical Vines
Palm Trees
Succulents
Tropical Bamboo
Tropical Foliage Plants
Tropical Water Plants

Botanical Gardens
Palm Trees For Sale

Garden Articles
Creating Recycled Garden Art
Creating Garden Design Elements
Create a Garden Compost
About Garden Recycling

Responsible Lawn & Garden Watering

Frogs in the Rain
Mosquitoes

Nature's Maintenance Crew
Vanishing Bees

Garden Market
Garden Art for sale


Home Interior Design Market
Masks, etc.
Paintings
Antiques/Collectables
Vintage Etchings & Prints
Haitian Paintings
Collector Quality African Masks & Statues

Information
About Yanzum
FAQ (Policy Page)
Associates & Referrals






©MMIII - MMXIII All parts of this website are copyrighted and may not be used without written permission




Back to top of page