Pseudosasa amabilis

Tonkin Cane, Tea Stick

Native to China, this is the famous flyrod bamboo. Not to be confused with a cane poles which are typically made from Phyllostachy Aurea. Amabilis or Tonkin cane has been used for over 100 years in the custom building of handmade split flyrods. The canes are extremely straight, thick walled with non-prominent nodes.  It also doesn't taper as quickly as most bamboo canes does. It is highly valued for its great wood. We sell out of this species nearly every year by the end of Spring. It takes years for this species to mature, but the wait is well worth it. Photos below are of our 8 year old planting. The cane height is around 16 to 20 feet and is spreading very well now.


           







   

Here are some of the beautiful poles that amabilis can produce



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