* Max Height 18' (West Coast Estimate 10 to 12 Feet)
* Max Culm Dia .8"
* Min temp -23C
* Sun or Shade
* Clumping Bamboo

Thamnocalamus tessellatus (commonly known as "Berg Bamboo") is native to South Africa. It has a very unique appearance compared to other bamboos. The culms are very flexible even when old. African tribesmen used the canes to frame their shields. This is one of the few cold hardy clumping bamboos that can handle full sun and grows as upright as it does.