Description
Description: Bright green culms sometimes develop characteristic internodal swelling when subject to high summer heat. Older canes that have been exposed to long term sun will turn yellow. In humid, warm climates it can grow 55’ tall and 2 ¼” diameter.
Recommended Uses: Screen, hedge or bonsai.
Ideal Growing Conditions: Full sun to half day of afternoon sun, hot & humid summers, plenty of water and good drainage.
Other Considerations: Shoots year round. Fall shoots susceptible to hard frosts. Large clumper not suited to narrow planting spaces.
Arlyn Duval –
Has done wonderfully in the Mojave Desert ! Was planted about 2006-7 in a most inhospitable location between two dry packed clay soil driveways as a screen – took right off ! Now about 25 feet tall and vigorous. Very few “Bellies” — heat does not seem to be a factor.. water deprivation produces more “Bellies.” Does need frequent trimming – tends to overhang driveway if not kept thinned out. Pretty and leafy in appearance. Very rare in Imperial Valley. Gets daily (in summer) water for 15 minutes. Much less as weather cools. Highly recommended for hot desert .
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