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Dendrocalamus latiflorus

Taiwan Giant Bamboo

Dendrocalamus latiflorus also known as Taiwan Giant Bamboo is a giant tropical and subtropical clumping species native to Southern China and Taiwan. This bamboo has sweet edible shoots and is often used in light construction.

Typical uses:

Timber and Building, Furniture / Crafts, Shoots / Food

Bamboo Type

Clumping

Min Temperature

-4°C

Typical Height

14 - 25 m

Average Culm size

8 - 20 cm

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