Please help Identify, in Johannesburg, South Africa

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justin venter
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Please help Identify, in Johannesburg, South Africa

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Hello from Johannesburg.
I took these pics last week.
This bamboo seems to be a thin walled, slender(2 inches at most) and very tall, approx 3 storeys.
I had read somewhere that it is easier to identify a plant if there is a shoot to see. There was only 1 available for me to photograph.
Some of the culms did have a grey blue appearance, but most were green. There were very few dead culms.
I did ask the owner for permission to dig a root ball, he was not overly enthusiastic at the idea.One will be better than none though and I am grateful for it.

Any help will be much appreciated
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Please help Identify, in Johannesburg, South Africa

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A couple more.
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Re: Please help Identify, in Johannesburg, South Africa

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It looks like Phyllostachys Nigra Henon to me.
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Thanks JWH.
That will be where I begin my research.
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Re: Please help Identify, in Johannesburg, South Africa

Post by MalOorBamboes »

Hi Justin

I would love to see this bamboo or also get my hands on a piece (without angering your neighbour further.

Don't know if he will be interested in trading for a small B. Balcooa or perhaps P. Nigra? Alternatively cash for e-toll.

Regards
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