Thai Silk Fine Leaf (Bambusa nana)

$288.00

Size

A stunning bamboo with very small leaves, tight clumping growth habit and near solid culms/poles.

The Thai Silk Bamboo is a beautiful ornamental and a must have for serious garden enthusiasts.

FULL NAME: THAI SILK FINE LEAF
Bambusa nana
 
HEIGHT WHEN MATURE: 6-7m
 
POLE DIAMETER MATURE: 5cm
 
SHAPE: Upright / straight
 
LEAF FORMATION: Bushy at top, culms visible at bottom 1/3
 
SUGGESTED PLANTING DISTANCE: 1.5m between plants
 
LANDSCAPE OPTIONS: Screen, windbreak, feature plant
 
KNOWN FOR: Dense strong green poles with long silk-like leaves cascading down
 
OK FOR POTS?
 
BEST CLIMATE: Full sun to part shade
 
TEMPERATURE RANGE: to -9°C
 
WATERING: Every other day for first month until established.
 
OPTIMIM FEEDING: Twice a year (Spring & Autumn) - suggested Osmocote slow release 6mth
 
BEST SOIL: Free draining soils with good organics turned over. Can mulch with a leaf litter (not tea tree). If soil is sand mix in organic matter. If clay mounding is recommended.
 
SHIPMENT OPTIONS: 200mm pots - can fit up to 6 in a special plant box.
300mm & 45L bags need to be trucked in, see our freight information page for approx pricing and delivery schedules.

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