Friendly name: Multiplex Tiny Fern

Bambusa multiplex 'Tiny Fern'

Maximum Height: 6'
Maximum Diameter: 0 1/4"
Minimum Temperature: -3° F
Does best in full sun.
Spreading: Clumper
ID: Grif 12469 01 PL

Bambusa multiplex Tiny Fern


Bambusa multiplex Tiny Fern is a dwarf form of 'Riviereorum' with leaves often less than 1" long. The culms have numerous branches at a node with one or two usually much larger than the rest with 10 to 20 closely spaced two ranked leaves. In its native areas shoots usually occur in late summer or fall. It is considered a tropical or sub-tropical bamboo and is grown here in Virginia as a die back perennial (100% winter top kill).


Performance
Bambusa multiplex Tiny Fern (Zone 7)
Bambusa multiplex Tiny Fern
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First year
Bamboo - Bambusa multiplex Tiny Fern First year growth photo

Second year
Bamboo - Bambusa multiplex Tiny Fern Second year growth photo

Third year
Bamboo - Bambusa multiplex Tiny Fern Third year growth photo

Fourth year
Bamboo - Bambusa multiplex Tiny Fern Fourth year growth photo

Fifth year
Bamboo - Bambusa multiplex Tiny Fern Fifth year growth photo
Pronunciation
Bambusa multiplex Tiny Fern

Botanical Latin is essentially a written language .... How they are pronounced really matters little provided they sound pleasant and are understood by all concerned...
W.T. Stearn an authority on Botanical Latin

Name Botanical Alternate Meaning
Bambusa bam-BOO-suh   A name for bamboo that was the result of an erroneous pronunciation of the Indian word Mambu 
multiplex mul-TIE-plex   complex, manifold, multiple 

Uses
Bambusa multiplex Tiny Fern
Edible shoots Too small Hedge Good
House 2 hours min. sun Wood quality Thin wall
Container Excellent Crafts Poor
Screen Too short Ornamental Excellent
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