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.
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| 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. | 
 
                         
             
                 
                 
                 
                 
                 
    
Date planted: 16 December 2021
Growth update: 18 August 2022
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