Rachael Carson

  Genus/Species Gigantochloa sp Rachael Carson
Common Name Rachael Carson
Typical Dimensions 6m high, culm diameter up to 40 mm. -2 °c
Description A great mid-sized bamboo for a screening or feature plant.  Rachael Carson has striated culms, a nice tidy and compact habit.   Few people are unimpressed with this bamboo.

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Wrayii, Garden Bamboo

  Genus/Species Gigantochloa wrayii
Common Name Wrayii, Garden Bamboo
Typical Dimensions 3-4m high in sun, 6m under shade, culm diameter up to 50 mm. – 2°c
Description A great smaller garden species, Wrayii is bushy in the full sun yet has a more upright classic bamboo form under shade.  Great as screening or feature plant.

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Maxima

 Maxima Bamboo Genus/Species Gigantochloa pseudoarundinacea
Common Name Maxima
Typical Dimensions 20m high, culm diameter up to 120mm. – 2°c
Description An exceptional smooth and striped giant tropical bamboo, Maxima produces edible shoots and great timber.   An under-rated plant in my opinion.  Everyone who sees it loves it.

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Lipstick, South Kalimantan

  Genus/Species Gigantochloa leuteostriata
Common Name Lipstick, South Kalimantan
Typical Dimensions 3-4 m high, culm diameter up to 20 mm. – 2°c
Description A smaller, quite compact bamboo with striated culms and foliage, Lipstick Bamboo is very distinct.   It likes a bit of shade, at least in our more humid conditions.   It is good eye catching retail plant for nurseries.

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Java Black

 Java Black Bamboo Genus/Species Gigantochloa atroviolacea
Common Name Java Black
Typical Dimensions 15m high, culm diameter up to 100mm. – 2°c
Description Another great black bamboo.   Java Black is said to be more tolerant of cooler climates than the more popularly used Timor Black.   Have sooty matt black culms and a very tidy habit.  Likes plenty of water.

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Giant Atter

  Genus/Species Gigantochloa atter
Common Name Giant Atter
Typical Dimensions 20m high, culm diameter up to 150 mm. -2 °c
Description Giant Atter is one of the most attractive larger bamboos.   It has dark green straight culms, large foliage and edible shoots.   Also a great timber species.    I’m surprised this plant is not more widely utilised as it is a beautiful, useful bamboo.

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Maroochy

 Maroochy Bamboo Genus/Species Dendrocalamus maroochy
Common Name Maroochy
Typical Dimensions 15m high, culm diameter up to 100mm.  -4°c
Description A big, strong growing striated bamboo with weeping tips that will trail to the ground sporadically.   Maroochy has the largest leaf of any bamboo in our collection.

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Mei Nung

Mei Nung Bamboo  Genus/Species Dendrocalamus latiflorus ‘Mei Nung’
Common Name Mei Nung
Typical Dimensions 24m high, culm diameter up to 200mm. -4°c
Description A striped form of the magnificent Dendrocalamus latiflorus.   Mei Nung is gold and green and a very solid looking ornamental.

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Taiwan Giant

  Genus/Species Dendrocalamus latiflorus
Common Name Taiwan Giant
Typical Dimensions 24m high, culm diameter up to 200mm.  -4°c
Description Grown commercially for shoots and timber, Taiwan Giant is also a very popular ornamental giant.   It has beautiful smooth timber and orange coloured new shoots.

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Black Brandisii

Black Brandisii Genus/Species Dendrocalamus brandisii ‘black’
Common Name Black Brandisii
Typical Dimensions 10m high, culm diameter up to 100mm.  -4°c
Description An unusual bamboo Black Brandisii has culms that are quite chunky down low but taper quickly so you get a big “looking” plant that’s not too tall.   Reputed to be the best black bamboo for cooler climates.

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