Thamnocalamus crassinodus 'Langtang'
thamnocalamus 'Langtang'
'Langtang' forms a graceful, arching clump to about 4m tall. The young canes are blue-green, sometimes flushed with purple, and age to light brown with red tinges. The small, slender foliage gives a delicate effect
Size
Ultimate height
2.5–4 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
2.5–4 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Blue Brown Green | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Blue Brown Green | Green | ||
| Autumn | Blue Brown Green | Green | ||
| Winter | Blue Brown Green | Green |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
West–facing or South–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H3Botanical details
- Family
- Poaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Thamnocalamus are graceful, vigorous, clump-forming evergreen bamboos. Thick, hollow canes may be covered by a waxy, glaucous blue-white bloom, and bear small greyish-green leaves
- Name status
Unresolved
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil, in full sun or partial shade. Protect from cold drying winds. In a container grow in a loam-based compost and feed with a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly during the growing season. See bamboo cultivation
Propagation
Propagate by division in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Architectural
- Patio and container plants
- Low Maintenance
- Hedging and screens
Pruning
Remove weak, dead, damaged or spindly stems in spring and thin to show off stems to best effect
Pests
May be susceptible to slugs
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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