Maxima
August 20, 2009 by admin
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Genus/Species | Gigantochloa pseudoarundinacea |
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| 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. |
Lipstick, South Kalimantan
August 20, 2009 by admin
| Genus/Species | Gigantochloa leuteostriata | |
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| 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. |
Java Black
August 20, 2009 by admin
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Genus/Species | Gigantochloa atroviolacea |
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| 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. |
Giant Atter
August 20, 2009 by admin
| Genus/Species | Gigantochloa atter | |
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| 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. |
Painted Bamboo
August 19, 2009 by admin
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Genus/Species | Bambusa vulgaris ‘Vittata’ |
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| Common Name | Painted Bamboo | |
| Typical Dimensions | 15 m high, culm diameter up to 100mm. -2°c | |
| Description | One of the more common bamboos you will see around, Painted Bamboo is often planted because of its undeniable beauty. Very gold culms with green “painted” stripes. Needs quite a bit of space as it tends to be more of an open clump or it can be contained in pots and planters. |
