Friendly name: Tonkin Cane

Pseudosasa amabilis
"Tonkin Cane"
"Tea Stick Bamboo"

Maximum Height: 50'
Maximum Diameter: 2 1/2"
Minimum Temperature: -3° F
Does best in full sun.
Spreading: Aggressive

Pseudosasa amabilis


The culms are straight, thick walled, non-prominent nodes, valued for its wood. Used for split bamboo fishing poles, decorative wood trim. Native to a very small area of China.

Pronunciation
Pseudosasa amabilis

Botanical Latin is essentially a written language .... How they are pronounced really matters little provided they sound pleasant and are understood by all concerned...
W.T. Stearn an authority on Botanical Latin
Name Botanical Alternate Meaning
Pseudosasa SOO-doh-SAS-uh   False sasa 
amabilis AM-ah-bill-iss    

Uses
Pseudosasa amabilis
Edible shoots Too small Hedge Good
House 2 hours min. sun Wood quality Too small
Container Good Crafts Good
Screen Too short Ornamental Excellent
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Prices
Pseudosasa amabilis
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$45 $60 $80 $110
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