Bambusa glaucophylla
Bamboo Species & Identification Stéphane Schröder Bamboo Species & Identification Stéphane Schröder

Bambusa glaucophylla

Bambusa glaucophylla or "Malay Dwarf Variegated Bamboo" is a very dense clumping bamboo native to Java, Indonesia. It has beautiful green leaves with white stripes, and is one of the best bamboos for hedges and living fences. Bambusa glaucophylla is also a very attractive ornamental plant, especially highlighted in the garden by plants with darker foliage in the background. This bamboo is very easily to trim and is drought tolerant once established.

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Bambusa textilis
Bamboo Species & Identification Stéphane Schröder Bamboo Species & Identification Stéphane Schröder

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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Bambusa chungii
Bamboo Species & Identification Stéphane Schröder Bamboo Species & Identification Stéphane Schröder

Bambusa chungii

Bambusa chungii, also known as "Tropical Blue Bamboo" or "Emperor's Blue Bamboo", is a species of bamboo native to China and Vietnam. It grows in a dense clump up to 8 to 12 meters high and has no low branches. Bambusa chungii is very suitable for living fences or windbreaks. The stems with very long internodes are often used for weaving and basketry or for paper production.

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