Bambusa textilis gracilis

Name: The Plant Company
Address: 284 Meeanee Road, Meeanee, Napier, 4112, New Zealand
Telephone: 0800 843 752
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Bamboo

Bambusa textilis Gracilis, commonly known as Slender Weavers Bamboo, is a graceful and popular variety due to its attractive foliage and impressive screening ability. The fern-like foliage is held densely off upright stems and it grows as a clump to about 8 m tall and 2.5 m wide. Bambusa textilis Gracilis is commonly planted for privacy screening, grown as a backdrop for smaller plants, or used as an informal hedge. It is perfect for screening out noise, headlights, and other distractions.

Bambusa textilis gracilis (Bamboo) is currently unavailable.

Why? Our plants are subject to seasonality and high-demand. Please contact us if you would like to know when it becomes available again.

Suited to regions:	Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type:	Shrubs
Height:	8.00 m
Spread:	2.50 m
Flowering time:
Tolerances:	Hardy
Garden uses:	Containers, Hedging, Living areas, Parks, Pool areas, Screening, Specimen
Garden styles:	Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Riparian, Tropical
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Slow
Also known as	Bamboo
Sku	10786

Growing Bambusa textilis gracilis Successfully in NZ

Prefers full sun to partial shade with well-drained soil. Thrives in sheltered NZ gardens and coastal areas.

Bambusa textilis gracilis Care Tips

Water regularly in dry spells. Mulch base to retain moisture. Trim to control growth and maintain density.

Plant Size and Spacing

Grows to 8 m tall and 2.5 m wide. Space plants 3-4 m apart for effective screening.

Why Buy Bambusa textilis gracilis from The Plant Company

Our NZ-grown Bambusa textilis gracilis plants come with free NZ-wide delivery and expert growing advice.

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Hey there, I was just wondering if I need to dig in some root barriers for this bamboo variety. They will be planted on a sloping retaining wall, but against a neighbouring fence. Land area is about 1x8m Kind regards,

This is not a runner one so it doesn't need any root barriers to contain it.

Reviews

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Pierson Palmer - Bay of Plenty

Louise Bayne - Auckland

Arrived in good condition, very happy!

Glenys Taylor - Auckland

Lovely plants - thanks!

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