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https://news.yahoo.com/bradenton-compan ... 42954.html

About commercial bamboo production in Florida
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Could be, they didn't state the species but it looks like a Dendrocalamus and that will not grow very far north in FL I think? Might be fine for deep south FL.
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It'd be great if they can get it going in FL, I am a bit impressed that plants grew to 40' in 12-14 months! Those must have been some new shoots on mature plants.
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looking at the company's website, I found this in the technical specifications section:

100% Sustainably-Harvested Dendrocalamus asper (Giant bamboo).

https://rizomebamboo.com/products/
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I think it can take a few degrees of frost but for a commercial investment I wouldn't want to risk one cold snap knocking me off-line for 2-3 years each time.
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