Thyrsostachys Siamensis
"Monastery Bamboo"

I am a delightful, delicate, erect bamboo, one of the prettiest ornamentals in existence. With strong very upright straight culms that retain my culm leaves and a frothy profusion of very fine leaves starting about 7-8 feet above ground, I reach a reasonable height while taking up very little ground space. Young edible shoots are light green and hairless.

I am used for light construction, tool handles, basket weaving etc. My culms are often solid in the lower sections, and used instead of rebar for cement work in Thailand. I am often planted around monasteries and on freeways as a windbreak and sound barrier. Highly recommended, with 2” diameter canes that are straight and very strong.