Guadua angustifolia (Colombian Giant Thorny)

Guadua angustifolia (Colombian Giant Thorny)

A magnificent bamboo which produces exceptional quality timber - straight and strong. If you have the space and are after a good timber bamboo (as well as a spectacular ornamental), then this is a must have. Thorny lower branches. Open clumping.

Meaning of name: 'Guadua' comes from the native word that Columbian and Equadorian communities call this bamboo. 'Angustifolia' in Latin means Narrow Leaf.

Synonyms (AKA): Colombian Timber Bamboo

Typical height: 25m

Typical culm diameter: 15cm

Minimum temperature tolerance: -2°C

Climate: Prefers tropical or subtropical climates, but still tolerates some frost

Light conditions: Full sun

Growth habit: Upright, open clumping, thorny

Growing conditions: Moist, well drained soil. Keep well mulched.

Origin: Colombia

Quantity	Stock image	Options	Price incl. GST
19 in stock		Guadua angustifolia (Colombian Giant Thorny) - 5 litre bag Typical height 1m	$55.00

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This structural bamboo is said to be insect and rot proof for up to forty years. It is straight, strong and thick walled with an open clumping growth habit.

Very beautiful but also very thorny, though the thorns are only present on the lower third section of each culm.

If you have the space and are after a good timber bamboo (aswell as a spectacular ornamental), then this is a must have.

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