Chinese temple bamboo(Sinobambusa tootsik)

Chinese temple bamboo (Sinobambusa tootsik)

Also known as: Mid atlantic bamboo

It grows to a maximum height of 9 m, with a maximum diameter of 4 cm. The culm sheaths are initially red-brown, and basally suboblong and leathery.

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Attributes of Chinese temple bamboo

Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Tree, Shrub
Plant Height
4.5 m to 9 m
Spread
90 cm to 15 m
Leaf Color
Green Yellow White Variegated Gold
Flower Size
Not applicable
Flower Color
Not applicable

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Images of Chinese temple bamboo

Chinese temple bamboo(Sinobambusa tootsik)
Chinese temple bamboo(Sinobambusa tootsik)

Quickly Identify Chinese temple bamboo

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Robust culms ideal for screening or hedges
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Leaves with glossy dark green upper surface
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Cylindrical stem with dull olive green color
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Irregular blooming period with inconspicuous flowers
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Small, grain-like pale brown caryopsis fruit

Scientific Classification of Chinese temple bamboo

Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Monocotyledons
Order
Poales
Family
Grass
Genus
Sinobambusa
Species
Chinese temple bamboo