Tamiang

September 5, 2009 by  

  Genus/Species Schizostachyum Tamiang
Common Name Tamiang
Typical Dimensions 4m high, culm diameter up to 30mm. -2 °c
Description A lovely tropical lookin smaller bamboo.  Tamiang is a good smaller screen option also.

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Murray Island

September 5, 2009 by  

 

Murray Island Bamboo   Genus/Species Schizostachyum sp Murray Island
Common Name Murray Island
Typical Dimensions 3m high, culm diameter up to 20mm. -2 °c
Description A smaller species native to the Torres Strait Islands.   Murray Island grows quite well in Queensland, sometimes described as growing up to 5m high or more however Im yet to see one larger than 3m making this a great plant for smaller spaces.

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Blow Pipe

September 5, 2009 by  

  Genus/Species Schizostachyum jaculans
Common Name Blow Pipe
Typical Dimensions 8m high, culm diameter up to 30mm. – 2°c
Description A mid-sized bamboo, Blow Pipe has very long internodes of up to 1m, which is how it earns the name Blow Pipe.   It is also used for musical instruments and can be trimmed to a compact hedge.

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Sacred Bali

September 5, 2009 by  

Sacred Bali  Genus/Species Schizostachyum brachycladum
Common Name Sacred Bali
Typical Dimensions 12m high, culm diameter up to70 mm. – 2°c
Description A striking feature plant regarding by many as the most beautiful bamboo of all.  Sacred Bali has an upright form,  gold culms and the large leaf is striped also.    Does require some extra attention,  please see our article on caring for and growing this species.

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Malay Pigmy

September 5, 2009 by  

Pogonatherum Panicuem - Malay Pygmy Bamboo Genus/Species Pogonatherum Panicuem
Common Name Malay Pigmy
Typical Dimensions 0.5 m high,.  0 °c
Description Similar to Baby Panda bamboo but larger and more tolerant of our climate.  Malay Pygmy is a great smaller plant, although not a true bamboo.

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Dark Weavers

September 5, 2009 by  

  Genus/Species Bambusa textilis ‘Fasca’
Common Name Dark Weavers, Fasca
Typical Dimensions 12 m high, culm diameters to 50 mm.   -12°c
Description Another great screening or feature plant.   Dark Weavers is similar to Gracilis/Slender Weavers but larger and less upright.   It is often misleadingly sold as Gracilis as it is easier to propagate (see our article) but it is still a great plant in its own right.

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Mexican Weeping Bamboo

August 20, 2009 by  

Mexican Weeping Bamboo Genus/Species Otatea acuminata aztecorum
Common Name Mexican Weeping Bamboo
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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New Guinea Green

August 20, 2009 by  

  Genus/Species Nastus Elatus
Common Name New Guinea Green
Typical Dimensions 15 m high, culm diameter up to 100mm. -2 °c
Description New Guinea Green typically grows to a more reasonable height of 8-10m tall.  A very lush, light green bamboo from Papua New Guinea it is different to most bamboos in that it has very soft foliage with a light and delicate appearance.  Everyone loves this one, it is definitely one of the best ornamental bamboos for the tropics and the shoots are so sweet and tender they can virtually be eaten raw.

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Rachael Carson

August 20, 2009 by  

  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

August 20, 2009 by  

  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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