Thai Silk Fine Leaf (Bambusa nana)
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. |