Mary Ann and Bert Silverman
1458 Dusty Road
Crewe, Virginia 23930
(434) 645-7662
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Bambusa multiplex Tiny Fern is a dwarf form of 'Riviereorum' with leaves often less than 1" long. The culms have numerous branches at a node with one or two usually much larger than the rest with 10 to 20 closely spaced two ranked leaves. In its native areas shoots usually occur in late summer or fall. It is considered a tropical or sub-tropical bamboo and is grown here in Virginia as a die back perennial (100% winter top kill).
| Pronunciation Bambusa multiplex Tiny Fern |
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| Name | Botanical | Alternate | Meaning |
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| Bambusa | bam-BOO-suh | A name for bamboo that was the result of an erroneous pronunciation of the Indian word Mambu | |
| multiplex | mul-TIE-plex | complex, manifold, multiple | |
| Performance data Bambusa multiplex Tiny Fern (Zone 7) |
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| Year | Height | Diam | Low Temp | Winter damage | First shoot |
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| 1 | 6' | 0 1/4" | 8° | 100 % top kill | April 29 |
| 2 | 8' | 0 1/4" | 6° | 100 % top kill | April 20 |
| 3 | 6' | 0 1/4" | 5° | Low leaf burn | April 23 |
| 4 | 6.5' | 0 1/8" | 12° | High leaf burn | |
| Uses Bambusa multiplex Tiny Fern |
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| Edible shoots | Too small | Hedge | Good |
| House | 2 hours min. sun | Wood quality | Thin wall |
| Container | Excellent | Crafts | Poor |
| Screen | Too short | Ornamental | Excellent |
| Prices | |||
| Bambusa multiplex Tiny Fern | |||
| A | B | C | D |
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| $25 | $40 | $60 | $90 |
| Check on availability before ordering sizes with this color background | |||
©2008 MidAtlanticBamboo
Individuals can use any photos or information on our site for non commercial use.
We would appreciate a credit line.