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Species - Guadua
GUADUA is a genus of tropical, clumping, thorny bamboo native to the new world (S.America), similar to Bambusa.
| Bamboo Name |
Max. Height |
Max. Dia. |
Min. Temp. |
Comments / Description |
| G.amplexifolia |
60' |
4" |
28F |
Short internodes, semi-solid in lower culm. |
| G.angustifolia |
100' |
8" |
30F |
The largest of the Guaduas. Culms used for
construction. Grows to at least 70' & 6.5" dia. in S.Florida. |
| G.angustifolia 'Bicolor' |
100' |
8" |
30F |
Similar to the above, but green culms have large yellow stripes. |
G.angustifolia
'Less Thorny' |
100" |
8" |
30F |
Similar to G.angustifolia, but with significantly fewer and smaller
thorns. |
| G.chacoensis |
85' |
7" |
? |
A large, woody, thorny, green bamboo with erect culms. From
Argentina, Paraguay, and Brazil. Frequently confused with G.angustifolia. May
grow taller than listed |
| G.velutina |
60' |
4" |
28F |
Similar to G.amplexifolia. Culms
thick-walled but not
solid. New shoots have beautiful maroon culm sheaths which cling to the lower internodes. |
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