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chusquea bamboo
Scientific Name: Chusquea
Family: Poaceae
Category: Monocot
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Chusquea culeou: Chilean Bamboo
Chusquea culeou, commonly known as Chilean bamboo, colihe, Andean weeping bamboo, or Chilean feather bamboo, is a striking bamboo species known for its distinctive appearance and cold hardiness.
It is a favourite for those who desire the look of a running bamboo without the plant's spreading characteristics, as Chusquea culeou forms dense clumps.
Considerations for Pets
- Chusquea culeou is known to have leafy branches with a bottlebrush effect, which may be tempting for pets to chew on.
- Some varieties, like Chusquea culeou 'Cana Prieta', feature spiky, upright growth.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Family: Poaceae (Grass family)
- Synonyms/Alternative Names: Some texts suggest possible misidentification of Chusquea gigantea as either Chusquea breviglumis or Chusquea aff culeou.
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to the Valdivian rainforests and humid temperate forests of Chile and southwestern Argentina.
- Said to be the most southerly bamboo in the world in its natural habitat.
Morphology and Growth Habits
- An evergreen bamboo that grows to approximately 5 meters (16 feet) in height and 2.5 meters (8 feet) in spread.
- Characterized by olive green canes that grow to 3-4 meters.
- Has leafy branches in a distinctive "bottlebrush" effect.
- Forms a dense, upright clump, reaching a mature height of about 12 feet (4 meters).
- New shoots can exhibit red, pink, and green hues.
Quirky Facts
- One text likens the foliage of Chusquea culeou to a fox tail.
- The cultivar Chusquea culeou 'Cana Prieta' gets its name from Latin, meaning blackish or dark.
Additional Information
- The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) offers information on Chusquea culeou.
- Dave's Garden community may also have user-submitted tips and ideas.