Tamiang
September 5, 2009 by admin
| Genus/Species | Schizostachyum Tamiang | |
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| 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. |
Murray Island
September 5, 2009 by admin
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Genus/Species | Schizostachyum sp Murray Island |
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| 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. |
Malay Pigmy
September 5, 2009 by admin
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Genus/Species | Pogonatherum Panicuem |
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| 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. |
Dark Weavers
September 5, 2009 by admin
| Genus/Species | Bambusa textilis ‘Fasca’ | |
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| 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. |
Mexican Weeping Bamboo
August 20, 2009 by admin
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Genus/Species | Otatea acuminata aztecorum |
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| 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. |
New Guinea Green
August 20, 2009 by admin
| Genus/Species | Nastus Elatus | |
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| 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. |
Rachael Carson
August 20, 2009 by admin
| Genus/Species | Gigantochloa sp Rachael Carson | |
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| 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. |
Wrayii, Garden Bamboo
August 20, 2009 by admin
| Genus/Species | Gigantochloa wrayii | |
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| 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. |
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. |
