This clumping bamboo has an erect compact habit with tall straight mid green canes (culms) with branching in the upper half and is non-invasive. It has fine mid green lanced-shaped leaves that form a dense crown. 

Hardiness zones 10 to 11

Thyrostachys siamensis is naturally found in Thailand growing on hill sides in moderately fertile well drained organic rich soli with reliable moisture in an open sunny position and is frost and drought tender. 

Monastery Bamboo is grown for its attractive foliage and it non-invasive habit. It is grown in parks and gardens along borders for screening or used as an informal hedge. It is also planted in pots and planter boxes around pools or in courtyards as a windbreak. The strong canes are used in construction or to produce paper pulp and as fishing rods. It is fast growing and establishes in 2 to 3 years. ID 652

Thyrostachys (thi-ro-STAK-is) siamensis (see-a-MEN-sis)  

Poaceae (poh_AY-see-ee)
Grass Family