Thamnocalamus tesselatus  

Common name:  Bergbamboes


This is a great bamboo if you have a hot, sunny 

location. It's a mountain bamboo from South 

Africa.  It is one of the more sun tolerant 

clumping bamboo, but if you're in an area with 

high heat and humidity, it may not do so 

well.  Very hardy, down to 5fº, wind resistant 

and can take coastal conditions.  Prefers moist 

areas. Bergbamboes makes an excellent, thick, 

tight clump with an upright habit. Makes a good screen or specimen.  


Synonyms:  Arundinaria tessellata

Height x Diameter:  Ht to 15'x1"

Minimum temperature:  Hardy to 5°F

USDA zone 7-10, find your zone here Maya Gardens Inc - USDA zone map

Light:  Full sun.

Culm:  Green/red.

Uses:  Specimen, hedge, clump.

Spacing:  
               
               Giant Running bamboo:
 
#1, #2,  #3 containers 4'-5' o.c.

#5 and #7 containers   5'-10', o.c.

#15 container              8'-10', o.c.

Smaller growing bamboo should be planted closer, to fill in faster. 

Dwarf bamboo in  #1  containers can be planted as close as 12"-18".  
            
                           Clumping Bamboo: 
     
Most clumping bamboo can be planted 5'-8' apart, o.c.

Soil: 

A well drained, loamy soil is ideal for most bamboo. With non water types 

of bamboo, good drainage is essential, to avoid root rot.  Add organic matter

to amend the soil if necessary.  Bamboo is a heavy nitrogen feeder.  Remember 

that fresh bark can rob nitrogen as it decomposes. 

Distribution  South Africa.

Spread  Clumping

Pricing: 

Size                    Price each   

#1                        $18.00  (Sold out for 2010)

Check our online availability to see what else we grow.  Stock status