Parvifolia as a Companion Crop for less Hardy Timber Bamboo

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I have parvi bamboo but have not experimented with it re handy-crafting. I'll have to take a photo of it's wall. Built a couple of trellises out of black and golden bamboo and they did not last long. Several guys building bamboo surf boards. Not sure what species they are using. Curious what data is available re hardiness of species. Rgds
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Photo of internal parvi culm - solid wall vs madake hollow center. Rgds
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Re splitting bamboo for projects - I have found it easy to manipulate/split madake most likely because of the center hole. Wondering if solid center of parvi makes splitting more difficult to manipulate/control cuts.
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Hi Fred,

I remember when you built those benches. Thanks for the update.
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The round holes in the wall of the madake are vascular bundles, for transporting nutrients. Or are you talking about the black dots, if so I don't know what they are.
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Bench #2 prior to refinish - also abt 5 years old. More complex than bench #1. Also comprised of madake bamboo glued on cement block (via gorilla glue).
In good shape - will require fill in cracks but no replacement of bamboo will be necessary prior to marine varnish.
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As opposed to bench #1, the top can be taken off. The complexity of it required separate assembly.
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I coated the back of the top with foam to give it extra strength.
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This is a photo of exposed cement blocks.
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