Thamnocalamus dracocephalus
Giant Panda Fodder Bamboo, Dragon's Head Bamboo
Family: Poaceae Grass
| Type | Perennial, grass |
| USDA Hardiness range | 5A - 9B |
| Exposure | Partial shade to full sun |
| Bloom color | n/a |
| Water needs | Moist to wet |
| Landscape uses | Border, container, hedge, screen, specimen |
| Height | 10' to 16' / 3.00m to 4.80m |
| Spread | 8' to 12' / 2.40m to 3.60m |
| Growth rate | Fast |
| Persistence | Evergreen |
| Bloom attributes | Flowers are rare |
| Leaf color | Green, yellow |
| Fruit color | n/a |
| Soil type | Sandy, clay, loamy |
| Form | Spreading or horizontal, upright or erect |
| Attributes and features | Attractive foilage |