Buddha's Belly Bamboo
Bambusa ventricosa


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Technical Data - Mature Plant Specifications

Common Name: Buddha's Belly Bamboo

Height: 6-8 m
Pole Diameter: 50 mm
Cold Tolerance: -9 DegC
Species Origin: China

Description

When stressed the lower internodes become short and swollen "like a Buddha's belly" and are valued for their furniture making and decorative uses. Dark green culms turn gold when mature. Well suited as a potted or bonsai variety. Grows well in poor soil dry areas for wind break or creek erosion. Makes an impenetrable hedge. Leaves are high protein fodder.
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