Drepanostachyum falconeri (Himalayan Weeping Bamboo)
Botanical Information
Family | Poaceae |
Genus | Drepanostachyum |
Species | falconeri |
Category | Perennials, Woody |
Origin | Native to Eastern Asia. |
Details
USDA Hardiness Zone | 7-10 |
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canadian Hardiness Zone | 8 |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Zone | H2-H6 |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Temperature (°C) | -17.8 - 4.4 |
Temperature (°F) | 0-40 |
Height | 4-6 m |
Spread | 1 m |
Growth | Slow |
Flowering Period | February, March, April, May, June |
Description and Growing Information
Shape | Dense, clumping form. |
Propagation | Propagated by division of clumps in early spring. |
Cultivation | Grows best in humus rich, sandy soils with part sun. |
Notable Specimens | Trebah Garden Trust, Mawnan Smith, Falmouth, Cornwall, United Kingdom. |
Habitat | Found in cool, woodland forests. |
Bark/Stem Description | The stems are mostly green but can have a mix of green, yellow, pink, orange, and red stripes. |
Leaf Description | The small, feathery leaves are green and sometimes variegated. |