This plant is clump forming and has matte, medium textured and evergreen foliage that is deep green in colour. The stems are showy and smooth in texture. Dendrocalamus strictus (male bamboo) is a specimen plant and it can serve as a focal point in your garden.
Typical Uses
Specimen and tropical.
Special Characteristics
Dendrocalamus strictus is tolerant of drought, wet sites and compacted soil.
Cautions
With its very fast growth rate, Dendrocalamus strictus (male bamboo) will reach its mature size quickly. Keep this in mind when planning the layout of your garden. Reaching maturity quickly can be a benefit if you want your garden to look more established sooner.
