This attractive erect green ornamental makes a nice smaller statement in the garden or creates a great controllable hedge. Will grow taller than its specified height with no lower leaves when grown in a canopy.
Also commonly known as Gigantochloa sp var Malay Dwarf or Bambusa heterostachya.
Light requirement: Full Sun and Part sun/part shade
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Soil: Free draining soils with good organics turned over. Can mulch with a leaf litter (not tea tree). If soil is sand mixed in organic matter. If clay mounding is recommended.
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Growth rate: Fast
Suitable for containers: Yes
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Drought tolerance: Medium
Frost tolerance: High
Wind tolerance: High
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Suitable for shaping: Yes
Colour: Green
Variegation: No
Size: Small/medium
Seasonality: Evergreen
Flowering: Yes; but primarily grown for it's foliage
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Flowering season: Rare
Fruit: No