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Main Discussion Area => Arrows => Topic started by: neuse on November 08, 2013, 08:30:18 am

Title: Hill Cane
Post by: neuse on November 08, 2013, 08:30:18 am

What is Hill Cane and where does it grow?
I have some Tonkin, so I know what that is and I think I know what River Cane is.
I am in Texas, wondering if it grows here.

Title: Re: Hill Cane
Post by: oldhippy on November 08, 2013, 10:45:10 am

   Hill cane is one of the three native canes in the US and only grows in the  southern Appalachian Mtns.
   Hippy

Title: Re: Hill Cane
Post by: osage outlaw on November 08, 2013, 10:45:16 pm

It makes a fine hunting arrow.  It has a thick wall and the nodes are closer together.  It is my favorite type of cane for making hunting arrows.  I think my arrows were around 600 grains this year.   I try to work up a deal with Old Hippy and Pat at the Classic for some shafts each year.  They usually keep a bundle stashed in their beards for just such an occasion. 

Title: Re: Hill Cane
Post by: Pat B on November 08, 2013, 11:32:01 pm

Hill Cane(Arundaneria appalaciana) is one of three native canes in the US like Hippy said. The other two are river cane(A. gigantia) and switch cane(A. tecta). Hill cane is more similar to switch cane than river cane but hill cane is the only one that is deciduous, loosing its leaves during the winter. Hill cane grows only in the Southern Appalacian Mountains....along my driveway and creek.  ;D

Title: Re: Hill Cane
Post by: neuse on November 11, 2013, 08:33:42 am

Ok, guess I have to head east for a supply of hill cane.

Title: Re: Hill Cane
Post by: Pat B on November 11, 2013, 10:33:48 am

I may have some available after the first of the year. Contact me then.

Title: Re: Hill Cane
Post by: neuse on November 12, 2013, 07:52:08 am

Ok Pat. I will.