Bambusa multiplex Green Giant Rohdea each highlighted with red spots

each highlighted with red spots and attractive blotching

"It has proven to be the most spectacular that I currently cultivate

but it is also required by the larvae of monarch butterflies

000' elevation in Lushan Xian

Planting it near a hedge or large shrub where it can still get afternoon sun is perfect

Bambusa multiplex Green Giant Rohdea each highlighted with red spotsBambusa 'Green Giant' is a 2011 Plant Delights JLBG introduction. It started its life years earlier when we spotted a green mutation on our clump of Bambusa 'Alphonse Karr'. The removed sport grew to Sasquatch proportions (25' tall x 8' wide at the base), making it perfect to hide neighbors junked cars (subcompacts to full size). Our original clump does see some tip damage at 14 degrees F, but has much better winter hardiness than the other Bambusa