Bambusa tuldoides
Punting Pole Bamboo
 

The large, thick walled culms make this one of the most useful tropical bamboos. Frequently solid near the base. Prolific culm producer in a semi-open clump. This is the bamboo used for the Gulf Coasts "Calcutta surf poles" of years past. Very strong, straight culms are highly sought after for tool handles, crafts, etc.

55' tall, 2.3" dia culms, good to 18 deg F

Bambusa tuldoides - Punting Pole Bamboo
Two year old clump from two culm start, Mike Burnett garden April 2007