Bambusa textilis
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 | Courtesy: Bambooland
| Plant Info | |
|---|---|
| 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 de 5) |
| Origin | China, Vietnam. |
| Uses | Weaving and basketry, light construction, furniture, handicrafts, plant stakes, landscaping, living fences, ornamental. |
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Growth Updates
Date planted: 16 December 2021
Growth update: 18 August 2022
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