'Largest Temperate Bamboo on Earth'
Climate Zone 7 & 8 expect mature size canes to be 75 feet in height.
Climate Zone 6 expect mature size canes to be 20 to 30 feet in height.
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Phyllostachys Heterocycla Pubescens
'Moso' (Edulis) Plant introduction number (PI) into the U.S. 80034 Average mature size 7" x 75' Top Hardy to -8 F Aggressive in full sun
Largest
of the cold hardy species, but suited best for the south eastern
U.S.
We have several
clones
of 'Moso' and often have the most cold hardy
'Anderson' clone in
available.
The largest groves are found in the southeast U.S. Its culm (cane) sheath is very dark, spotted and hairy and easy to recognize. The sheath ligules, oral setae and auricles are very large. Extremely large culms and tiny delicate leaves make this one highly collectable. New shoots emerge very early making this species difficult to grow up north. New shoots are very susceptible to frost damage. I recommend this species for USDA Climate Zones 7 and warmer, preferable in the southeast portion of the U.S. Moso is being grown in climate zone 6 with good results, but it never reaches large sizes. You can expect 1/2 or less of the mature listed sizes in climate zones 6. Moso will not survive in zones 5. 3
gallon - $75
Large Field dug divisions $125 each To order or if can help in anyway, please call us at 1-877-RZN-CANE or 205.686.5728 |
Here is a picture looking up into a Moso grove.
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This is the largest temperate bamboo in the world. It can grow
in many parts of the U.S. however it has never been recorded
reaching mature sizes in the U.S. outside of the Southeast. For
it to reach maturity, this species is only recommended for: Alabama, Northern Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, and South Carolina. |
Moso bamboo is the largest of the cold hardy bamboos, growing to a height of 75 feet with a diameter of
close to 8 inches here in the U.S.
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In America, Moso grows best in a thin band of climate zones 7 and 8 located in the southeastern portion of the United States. Moso is distinguished by relatively short lower internodes in the strongly tapered, furry culms and has unusually small leaves. |
| New plantings of Moso grow slowly, but the beauty of this clone and its cold hardiness make it highly sought after. The large shoots make Moso the central species in the bamboo shoot business in both China and Japan. Shoots of this species are edible once prepared and often used in stir fry and other Asian cuisines. |
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This is a great species for people want strong poles
or canes.
Click here for more information about ordering canes. Moso is the primary species used in pole and pulp production. This species has a hard cane and grows to a gigantic stature making it one of the best species for bamboo based products. Bamboo pulp can be used for production of paper, clothes, carpet, hardwood floors, plyboo, dimensional lumber, etc. |
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Above are some picture of new
moso shoots emerging from the ground. Some of these shoots will grow
over three feet a day on peak days. Ultimately, reaching a height of
75' in about 60-90 days. To the right is a cane growing up through the canopy of the moso grove. Below are the 3 gallon shipping sizes of the Moso, currently priced at $75 each. |
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