the genus
ARUNDINARIA

From the Latin word “harundo”, a reed.

Subfamily: Bambusoideae

This once large genus of Asian and North American bamboos has been reduced to just a handful of varieties, all of a small to medium size, hardy, with elongate rhizomes. They have long-lived culm sheaths. A. gigantea, the only bamboo native to the United States, once grew from Texas to Georgia up to Ohio and Maryland forming vast thickets. They are useful for establishing screening and erosion control on banks, as their rhizomes can spread quite a distance rapidly.

Culture: Arundinaria grows well in sun to partial shade, most soils, liking regular amounts of moisture. The variety ‘Tecta’ is even able to withstand soggy ground.

Arundinaria gigantea
Common Name: Southern Canebrake, Macon Rivercane Bamboo
Cold Tolerance: -22F (-300C) USDA Zones: 6-11

Typical Height: 20' Typical Cane Diameter: 1"
Habit: Running

Status: Available
Available Range: 7–15gal.

A. gigantea subspecies ‘Tecta’
Common Name: Switchcane Bamboo
Cold Tolerance: -10F (-23C) USDA Zones: 6-11

Typical Height: 10' Typical Cane Diameter: 1/2"
Habit: Running

Status: Available
Available Range: 7–15gal.