Dendrocalamus asper: characteristics
Latin name | Dendrocalamus asper |
Rhizomes | Non-tracing |
Seed color | Light brown |
Origin | Myanmar |
Adult size | 20-30 meters |
Poles diameter | 15-20 cm |
Hardiness | - 5 ° C |
Seed length | 4 6-mm |
Seed width | 2 3-mm |
Germination temperature | 20 ° C to 30 ° C |
Le Dendrocalamus asper is a tropical bamboo native to Southeast Asia. It is commonly found in China, India, and for less time in Latin America and the United States. It forms dense clumps and it is a bamboo with non-tracing rhizomes.
In its areas of origin, it can reach more than 30 meters high for more than 20 centimeters in diameter.
It is used a lot for the realization of constructions. Its young shoots can be eaten and are delicious. It is probably the 2nd most popular bamboo species in China after Moso.
Our Dendrocalamus asper have a fairly high germination rate, and can germinate in 7-10 days under good conditions.
In addition to your bamboo seeds, you will receive a bamboo seed germination guide with your seeds.