Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
Southern Africa, South Africa
Types
Bambusoideae
Couma macrocarpa
Habitat
Dry Forest, hedge rows, open Woodlands, Shady Edge
Bushlands, Upland savannas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
-
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
digitate
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Budding, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Needs very little water, occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
-
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mealy bugs, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Attracts
Butterflies
pollinators
Allergy
-
Nausea, Skin irritation, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Asthma, Bronchitis, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Stem, Tree trunks
Sap
Other Uses
Economic Purpose, Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used for woodware, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry
Container, useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
BAMBUSA multiplex
Euphorbia pseudocactus
Common Name
Clumping Bamboo, Hedge Bamboo
Tiger Tree
In Hindi
हेगड़े बांस
टाइगर ट्री
In German
Hedge Bambus
Tiger Tree
In French
Bamboo Hedge
Tiger Tree
In Spanish
bambú de cobertura
Tiger Tree
In Greek
hedge Μπαμπού
Tiger Tree
In Portuguese
Bamboo Hedge
Tiger Tree
In Polish
Żywopłoty Bamboo
Tiger Tree
In Latin
Sepi Bamboo
tigris lignum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Malpighiales
Family
Poaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Bambuseae
Euphorbieae
Subfamily
Bambusoideae
Euphorbioideae
Season and Care of Hedge Bamboo and Tiger Tree
Season and care of Hedge Bamboo and Tiger Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Hedge Bamboo and Tiger Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hedge Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tiger Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Hedge Bamboo is Loam, Sand and for Tiger Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hedge Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tiger Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hedge Bamboo and Tiger Tree Physical Information
Hedge Bamboo and Tiger Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Hedge Bamboo height is 460.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Tiger Tree height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Hedge Bamboo and Tiger Tree are as follows:
Hedge Bamboo flower color:
Hedge Bamboo leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Tiger Tree flower color: Light Yellow, Yellow green and Gold
- Tiger Tree leaf color:
Care of Hedge Bamboo and Tiger Tree
Care of Hedge Bamboo and Tiger Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hedge Bamboo pruning is done and Tiger Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Hedge Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tiger Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.