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The culms on this bamboo are slender and compact, growing 4-5m in height, with a slight weeping habit at the top. Useful as a fast growing screening plant, with culms also used in South East Asia to make fishing rods, blow pipes and flutes.
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Availability date: 1/11/2016
OTHER COMMON NAME(S)
Bali schizostachyum, Java schizostachyum
ORIGIN
Native to the island of Java in Indonesia
CULTIVATION
Grows best in the tropics and sub-tropics in free draining soil. Copes well with seasonal dry spells and tolerates cold temperatures down to -2° C.
Propagates by seed or division.
Family | Poaceae |
Origin | Exotic |
Size | Big shrub/small tree (3-7m) |
Decid/Evergr | Evergreen |
Growth Rate | Fast |
Uses | Screening |
Sun Exposure | Full sun |
Life Cycle | Perennial |
Frost Resistance | Low |
Wind Tolerance | Moderate |
Dry Tolerance | Moderate |
Flower Colour | Brown |
Scented Flowers | No |
Aromatic Foliage | No |
Harvest Season | Year round |