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Indocalamus Genus - I presently have 5 members of this genus of shrub species in multiple plantings as I am very fond of the broad-leaf shrub bamboos.  In zone 6 these bamboos tend to stay smaller than the listed heights and I am glad that this is the case as they look leggy and unattractive to me when they are taller.  Most members of the genus will suffer leaf burn nearly every winter in zone 6 and depending upon how much leaf burn there is, I often cut down all of the prior years culms so as to keep them from detracting from the fresh spring leaves.
    I. tessellatus has some of the largest leaves of any bamboo, purportedly exceeding 24 by 4 inches upon maturity. Younger plantings will be markedly smaller than this but members of this genus are great for adding a tropical look to the landscape. The heavily veined leaves are very tough & thick.
   The different forms vary in appearance and look best when given room to form masses that make great accents for taller and different textured plants.  I. longiaritus has been very prolific for me and it along with I. latifolius greatly resemble the Sasa genus.		  
 
         
 
       
Indocalamus latifolius - planted in heavy shade this one has been very slow to establish for me.		    
Indocalamus hamadae - a young planting that will purportedly be among the largest of the genus at maturity.		    
                                     
               
                                     
                 
Indocalamus longiaritus - With thick, dark green lance shaped leaves this beauty has been very strong even in heavy shade.		          
                                     
               
                                     
             
Indocalamus solidus - Perhaps a form of I. latifolius, this one resembles I. longiaritus but with lighter green leaves and it tends to have a more rounded overall form. Coming on strong in year 2.		        
                                     
               
                                     
             
Indocalamus tessellatus - This bamboo has very unique long, tough leaves with strong tessellation.