Dendrocalamus strictus
Male Bamboo
 

The lower parts of the culms are sometimes solid. Drought tolerant. The most common and most useful bamboo in India.

60' tall, 4" dia culms, good to 30 deg F

Dendrocalamus strictus - Male Bamboo
Two year old clump from 5 gallon size. Mike Burnett garden Houston Texas April 2007