Bambusa blumeana

Species:  Bambusa blumeana / Spiny Bamboo / Thorny Bamboo

Clumper or Runner:  Clumper

Height / diameter / internode:  15–25 m / up to 20 cm / 25–60 cm

Culm colour / leaf length / branch:  Green / approximately 15 cm / lower branches with strong thorns or spines

Potted / garden / commercial:  Commercial; suitable for large properties, security planting, windbreaks, and boundary screens

Minimum temperature / climate:  Approximately −2 °C to −3 °C for brief periods once established; prolonged or severe frost may damage foliage and young culms / warm tropical to subtropical conditions with reliable moisture

Water needed yearly / altitude / soil / pH:  Approximately 1,000–2,500 mm per year from rainfall and/or irrigation. Consistent watering during establishment and dry periods. 0–600 m / fertile, well-drained soil; avoid saline conditions / no fixed pH claim

Young edible shoots, leaves for fodder, building materials, mats, baskets, paper pulp, scaffolding, panels, windbreaks, furniture, biomass, charcoal, and energy production. Because of its thorns, place it away from paths, patios, and frequently used garden areas.