Dendrocalamus minor
Ghost Bamboo
The Dendrocalamus minor, commonly known as Ghost Bamboo, is a striking clumping bamboo admired for its smooth, pale green to white culms that create a dramatic, ethereal effect in gardens. This non-invasive bamboo grows to a height of 6–8 meters, making it an excellent choice for privacy screening, windbreaks, or as a feature plant in tropical and subtropical landscapes. Its dense foliage and graceful upright growth add a lush, tropical feel to outdoor spaces.
Hardy and low-maintenance, Ghost Bamboo thrives in warm climates and well-drained soils, offering beauty and functionality in equal measure.
Specifications
- Height6–8 meters
- Width2–3 meters
- Native toAsia
- FoliageDense, fine-textured green leaves; evergreen
- Growth rateFast
Conditions
- SoilPrefers well-drained soils; tolerates sandy, loamy, and clay types
- LightFull sun to partial shade
- WaterModerate; drought-tolerant once established
- ClimateThrives in tropical, subtropical, and warm temperate regions
Additional Features
- CulmsSmooth, pale green to white culms create a striking visual effect
- FormClumping, upright growth habit with dense foliage
- UsesIdeal for privacy screening, windbreaks, feature planting, or containers
- SpacingPlant 2–3 meters apart for dense coverage or standalone displays
- Low MaintenanceRequires minimal care; prune to remove dead or old culms
- Pest ResistanceHardy and generally pest-free
- Drought TolerancePerforms well in low-water gardens once established
- Wind ToleranceExcellent for coastal and windy sites
- Erosion ControlEffective for stabilizing slopes and degraded soils
- VersatilityComplements tropical, Asian-inspired, and contemporary garden styles
Ghost Bamboo is a stunning and adaptable plant, perfect for creating lush screens, windbreaks, or dramatic focal points in gardens and landscapes.