We often get asked about the types of bamboo we grow, and what they’re best used for. With six different types of bamboo to choose from – it can get pretty confusing! First things first – it’s best to choose a non invasive clumping bamboo wholesale plants melbourne (that’s what we grow).These varieties are great for adding beauty and privacy to your garden without the risk of spreading uncontrollably. However, if you notice bamboo leaves turning yellow, it could be a sign of stress, often caused by issues like overwatering, poor drainage, or nutrient deficiencies. It’s important to monitor the health of your bamboo to ensure it thrives in your garden.
Here’s the differences between them.
List of 6 Bamboo plants in Melbourne
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Bambusa textilis Gracillis
Bambusa textilis Gracillis useful for screening in a narrow space
Height : Mature Height 7m
Best For : screening in a narrow space
Weather: -
Oldhamii
Oldhamii is a very fast growing and hardy bamboo with large leaves.
Height : Up to 15m
Best for: Tall screens
Weather: Grows in both sun or shade. -
Gracilis
Gracilis our most popular screening bamboo.
Height : Up to 6m in height
Best for: Screening
Features: Extremely vertical growth, very graceful and green
Grows: Grows in sun and part shade. -
Timor Black
Timor black is a beautiful plant with dark culms, a rarity in the plant world.
Height : 10-15m in height
Best for: Unique screens
Features: Black and brown culms -
Himalayan Weeping
Himalayan weeping looks nothing like a classic bamboo.
Height : Up to 3m in height
Best for: Growing in containers and planters
Features: Graceful pendulous clumps and fine sprays of long bright green leaves
Weather : Cold Tolerant -
Nepalese Blue
A beautiful bamboo with a blue tinge.
Height : 3m – 5m in height
Best for: Smaller gardens and pots
Features: Delicate Arching poles
Weather : Great for houses that don’t get much sun -
Tiger Grass
A fast growing, lush clumping grass that looks like small tropical bamboo.
Height : Up to 2.5m
Best for: Subtropical designs
Features: Fast growing and clumping
Weather : Dormant in winter and love water.
We’ve got all of these growing at the moment! If you’d like some, just check out our price list or give us a ring on (03) 9859 9190.
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