Chusquea culeou 'Cana Prieta'

• Height: 12 - 20 feet (4 - 7m)
• Max. Diameter: 3/4" (2cm)
• Hardiness: -18°C (0°F)
• USDA Zone: 6b
• Light: Mostly Sunny

This cultivar of Chusquea culeou has dark new culms. 'Cana Prieta' is derived from the Latin language meaning blackish or very dark cane. A multitude of branches with small delicate leaves surround the node. The canes slowly fade to a gradient of yellow and black. Together with its upright growth habit make this one of the most stunning ornamental clumping bamboos.

• Chusquea culeou 'Cana Prieta'

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  Note the color difference between the old and new culms.

  

• Chusquea culeou 'Cana Prieta'

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  Closeup of leaf structure.

  

• Chusquea culeou 'Cana Prieta'

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  Closeup of culm showing beautiful contrast of the black and yellow.

  

• Chusquea culeou 'Cana Prieta'

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  New culm growth displaying young dark culms.