Feb 16, 2024 | Agriculture & Gardening, Bamboo Products, Bamboo Species
When people talk about bamboo’s incredible growth, strength, and versatility, they’re often talking about one species: Moso bamboo. Native to China and Taiwan, Phyllostachys edulis is the most economically important bamboo in the world. It powers a global industry of...
Feb 5, 2024 | Agriculture & Gardening, Bamboo Species
The botany of bamboo is a vast and diverse world of its own. The Bambusoideae subfamily of grasses includes nearly 100 genera and more than 1,200 species. And to the casual observer, the majority of these grasses look strikingly similar. But if you’re trying to...
Dec 26, 2023 | Agriculture & Gardening, Bamboo Species
When you go looking for attractive, ornamental bamboo, you’ll eventually see images or hear mention of Tortoise Shell Bamboo. Even the name has an irresistibly exotic allure. Indeed, it’s one of the most interesting varieties of bamboo to look at. And...
