Bamboo 'Asper' (Bambusa asper)

Name: Bamboo 'Asper' (Bambusa asper)
Brand: Sow Exotic
SKU: A5a-ASP-BAM-L
Price: 79.95 USD
Availability: InStock

$79.95

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18 in stock

Pot Size

Large Nursery Pot (2-4 ft)

Pack Size

Single Plant

4-Pack (Save 15%)

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Giant Edible Bamboo for Gourmet Shoots, Shade, and Sustainability

Asper Bamboo is a towering, tropical bamboo species known for producing some of the largest and most delicious edible shoots in the world. Native to Southeast Asia, this clumping bamboo is a staple in Asian cuisine and agroforestry systems—valued for its fast growth, culinary-grade shoots, and strong, straight culms used in building and crafts.

Asper can grow up to 100 feet tall with thick culms reaching 8 inches in diameter, making it one of the largest clumping bamboos on the planet. But don’t let its size fool you—it’s a non-invasive, manageable grower that forms tight clumps and thrives in warm, sunny climates. Perfect for privacy screens, windbreaks, shade, or creating a canopy layer in food forests.

Its young shoots emerge in spring and are highly prized for their tender, nutty flavor. When harvested early and properly prepared, they're excellent in stir-fries, soups, stews, and pickled recipes.

At Sow Exotic, our Asper Bamboo plants ship in 1-gallon biodegradable coconut coir pots, ready to plant with zero plastic waste.

Quick Facts: Edible Bamboo Varieties

	Asper Bamboo	Black Asper Bamboo	Oldhamii Bamboo
Scientific Name	Bambusa asper	Bambusa lako	Bambusa oldhamii
Common Names	Asper, Giant Bamboo	Black Asper, Timor Black Bamboo	Oldhamii, Sweet Shoot Bamboo
Plant Type	Perennial Clumping Bamboo	Perennial Clumping Bamboo	Perennial Clumping Bamboo
Life Cycle	Perennial	Perennial	Perennial
Food Forest Layer	Canopy / Windbreak Layer	Canopy / Windbreak Layer	Canopy / Windbreak Layer
Mature Size	60-100 ft tall	50-70 ft tall	50-65 ft tall
Light	Full Sun to Partial Shade	Full Sun to Partial Shade	Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Needs	Moderate; drought-tolerant once established	Moderate; drought-tolerant once established	Moderate; drought-tolerant once established
Harvest Season	Spring (young shoots)	Spring (young shoots)	Spring (young shoots)
Time to Harvest	1-2 years for shoots	2-3 years for shoots	1-2 years for shoots
Self-Fertile	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Growth Rate	Fast	Fast	Fast
Native Region	Southeast Asia	Timor, Indonesia	Taiwan
Florida Native	No	No	No
Zones	USDA Zones 9-11	USDA Zones 9-11	USDA Zones 8-11
Propagation	Division / Tissue Culture	Division / Tissue Culture	Division / Tissue Culture
Pot Size	1-Gallon Plantable Biodegradable Coconut Coir Pot	1-Gallon Plantable Biodegradable Coconut Coir Pot	1-Gallon Plantable Biodegradable Coconut Coir Pot
Seasonal Characteristics	Evergreen, Cold-sensitive under 25°F	Evergreen, Cold-sensitive under 25°F	Evergreen, Cold-tolerant down to 20°F

All of our plants ship in plantable coconut coir pots or recyclable nursery pots! Just pop them in the ground or reuse and recycle. Want to learn more about our plant sizes and how to grow them? 👉 Checkout the Full Guide Here

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