Bambusa Species, Weaver's Bamboo
Bambusatextilis

Family: Poaceae (poh-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Bambusa (bam-BOO-suh)
Species: textilis (teks-TIL-iss)

Synonym:Bambusa textilis var. glabra

Synonym:Bambusa textilis var. gracilis

Synonym:Bambusa textilis var. maculata

Synonym:Bambusa textilis var. pubescens

Synonym:Bambusa textilis var. purpurascens

Category
Ornamental Grasses and Bamboo

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Evergreen

Foliage Color

Height
30-40 ft. (9-12 m)

Spacing
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling

Bloom Color

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)

Seed Collecting