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.
Bambusa textilis
Bambusa textilis
Bambusa textilis
Bambusa textilis
Bambusa textilis | Courtesy: Bambooland
Bambusa textilis
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| Attribute | Description |
|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bambusa textilis |
| Synonyms | Bambusa annulata, Bambusa minutiligulata, Bambusa varioaurita |
| Common Names | Weaver’s Bamboo |
| Family | Poaceae |
| Tribe | Bambuseae |
| Genus | Bambusa |
| 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. • 4 x 4 m for culm production. |
| Edibility | ☆☆☆☆☆ (0 of 5) |
| Origin | China, Vietnam. |
| Uses | Weaving and basketry, light construction, furniture, handicrafts, plant stakes, landscaping, living fences, ornamental. |
