Gracilis

This tidy and tight clumping bamboo is the most popular bamboo in Australia. Is difficult to propagate and often requires the roots being dug up and consequently is more expensive. However, it’s straight, slender and very dense amount of poles and dark green tropical look make it an incredible screen and attractive in the garden. It typically grows 6-7m high and it grows better in full sun to part shade conditions. They usually need about 3 years to create a private and dense barrier.

It is a very cold tolerant, so it can survive cold climates as Melbourne or anywhere in Australia.