Bamboo species

Bambusa chungii, a tropical variety, is the species most commonly referred to as Blue Bamboo. Himalayacalamus hookerianus is another.

Bamboo is surprisingly easy to grow in many parts of North America, and its quick growth makes it ideal for a variety of uses.

Bamboo is the largest member of the grass family. Among the various types of bamboo, there are some that are gigantic and almost treelike, while dwarf varieties can be small enough to grow in containers. Here we discuss the scientific classification of bamboos, their growth pattern, preferred temperature zones, and utility in everyday life.

Florida, Alabama and other parts of the Deep South have some of the best bamboo growing conditions in North America.

Though techincally a grass, bamboo can produce very large and woody canes with a host of uses. Here are some of the best bamboo varieties for poles.

African Bamboo Species - Free download as PDF File (.pdf), Text File (.txt) or read online for free. Africa has over 40 indigenous bamboo species, with the majority found only in Madagascar. The continent has 5 native mainland species and several introduced species. Some key African bamboo species include Yushania alpina, the largest alpine bamboo found in Eastern Africa; Oxytenanthera abyssinica, the most widespread lowland species; and Thamnocalamus tessellatus, the only African bamboo…

Bamboo is a quick-growing, evergreen grass that can be harvested for food and building materials. The fastest bamboos reach heights of 30 feet in just 3 years! In this post, you'll learn how to plant bamboo, grow it to harvestable size, and what the different types of bamboo are used for. Get ready to get your hands dirty!! #trimthatweed

Clumping bamboo plants are often thought to be the safest option for those just beginning to look into bamboo. Find out why.

Dendrocalamus asper growing on the farm

If you're wondering how to grow bamboo without having it take over your yard, this guide has your back. Learn more at Morning Chores.

With nearly 2000 species of bamboo to choose from, we'd like to help you narrow it down to the 10 best varieties of bamboo for your garden.

Buddha Belly Bamboo in a Florida yard

Variation in bamboo is mainly in the culms, as shown by this selection from Little Acre Farm in Howell Township. From left - Phyllostachys aureosulcata Phyllostachys glauca Phyllostachys aureosulcata aureocaulis, golden crookstem Phyllostachys nigra, black bamboo Phyllostachys nuda Phyllostachys aureosulcata spectabilis Phyllostachys dulcis, sweetshoot bamboo Pseudosasa japonica 'Tsutsumiana', green onion bamboo Phyllostachys glauca yunzhu.

Guadua Bamboo, better known as "World's Strongest Bamboo" or "Vegetal Steel" is a giant South American bamboo species with a higher tensile strength than steel.

The 4 methods used traditionally to treat bamboo including, harvesting, leaching, fermentation, smoking and salt - water immersion.

"19 Different Types of Bamboo From Around the World"- Bamboo is native to Asia and East Asia, although numerous varieties exist all across the earth. Bamboo grows fast and remains robust. With over 1000 different species of bamboo, here we feature 19 different types of bamboo both common... #trvst #inspiration #bamboo #earth #bamboo #plants #nature #bambooproducts #natureseekers #bethechange #mothernature #ecobamboo #sustainability