The species are listed in alphabetical order of their Latin names followed by the maximum height and diameter of culms of mature plants grown in optimum conditions, given in metric. The temperature figure in Celsius is a guide to the temperature at which damage can occur to above ground parts of the plant due to cold if known.
Mature clumps can often tolerate slightly colder conditions.
Included also is the English common name for the species, if there is one, and if not we have given another common name sometimes in an other language in the interests of making bamboo names more user-friendly. They usually have many branches at each node with 1 or 2 prominent. Common on NE coast farms. Thorny branches are used in fencing. Forms open clumps, lacks branches on lower half, edible shoots and useful culms.