Bambusa textilis, also known as “Weaver’s Bamboo“, is a species of bamboo native to China and Vietnam. It grows in a dense clump up to 8-12 meters high and has no lower branches. Bambusa textilis is very suitable for living fences or windbreaks. The stems are often used for weaving, basketry or light construction.
Plant Info |
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Scientific Name |
Bambusa textilis |
Synonyms |
Bambusa annulata, Bambusa minutiligulata, Bambusa varioaurita |
Common Names |
Weaver’s Bamboo |
Family |
Poaceae |
Tribe |
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Genus |
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Height |
8-12 m |
Diameter |
5-6 cm |
Growth Habit |
Dense Clumping |
Color |
White powdery when young, green when mature. |
Internodes |
40-70 cm |
Wall thickness |
2-5 mm |
Branches |
Several with 1 larger branch. |
Leaves |
9-17 cm long, 10-20 mm wide. |
Climate |
Tropical – Subtropical |
Exposure |
Full Sun – Partial Sun |
Hardiness |
-8°C |
Soil |
Sandy loam to clay loam soils – well drained. |
Water Needs |
Average. |
Planting Distance |
• Every 2 meters for screening. |
Edibility |
(0 de 5) |
Origin |
China, Vietnam. |
Uses |
Weaving and basketry, light construction, furniture, handicrafts, plant stakes, landscaping, living fences, ornamental. |
