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Family

Poaceae (poh-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Himalayacalamus (him-uh-lay-uh-KAL-uh-mus)

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Species

falconeri (fal-KON-er-ee)

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Synonym

Arundarbor falconeri

Arundinaria falconeri

Himalayacalamus gyirongensis

Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Light Shade

Foliage

Evergreen

Height

10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)

12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)

15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)

20-30 ft. (6-9 m)

Spacing

10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)

12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)

15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Danger

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Bloom Color

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Bloom Time

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