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. |
Photographs
Drepanostachyum falconeri, form. Trebah Garden Trust, Mawnan Smith, Falmouth, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Drepanostachyum falconeri, stem. Trebah Garden Trust, Mawnan Smith, Falmouth, Cornwall, United Kingdom.