Gracilis, Slender Weavers

August 11, 2009 by  

 

Gracilis Bamboo Culms Genus/Species Bambusa textilis ‘Gracilis”
Common Name Gracilis, Slender Weavers
Typical Dimensions 6-8m high, culm diameter up to 25mm.  -12°c
Description Gracilis is THE bamboo for privacy and our number ONE seller.   An upright, multi-stemming, compact bamboo it forms a perfect, dense privacy screen without encroaching into the garden space, so it is suitable even for high density housing areas and at 6-8m tall is suitable for screening up to 2 storeys.    Planted at 1m spacings it will quickly form a living fence offering almost instant privacy.  Gracilis is also a beautiful ornamental plant that stays lush and green all year long and is one of the toughest bamboo species being both drought hardy and frost tolerant.

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