Dendrocalamus giganteus - Giant Tropical Bamboo
By Delonix1
7 Jul, 2010
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This bamboo, native to Burma, may be the largest in the world. Its leaves can grow almost 2 feet long and 4 inches wide. Some of the stems are almost 90 feet/ 28 meters tall. Photo taken at Quail Botanical Gardens on July 6, 2010.
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Meanie:
I think this one is a clumping type...not a runner. With that being said, I still wouldn't want this giant in my yard. LOL! : > )
7 Jul, 2010
Wow !
7 Jul, 2010
Amazing!
7 Jul, 2010
Fantastic, makes mine look like twigs, lol.
26 Mar, 2011
Mandym:
LOL! Yes, this giant tropical bamboo grows to enormous heights here.
27 Mar, 2011
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We have enough trouble with the common form trying to take over our gardens!
7 Jul, 2010