Malay Dwarf Green (Bambusa heterostachya)
$38.00
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.
| FULL NAME: | MALAY DWARF GREEN Bambusa heterostachya |
| HEIGHT WHEN MATURE: | 5-6m |
| POLE DIAMETER MATURE: | 3cm |
| SHAPE: | Upright / straight with some randoms |
| LEAF FORMATION: | Bushy at top, culms visible at bottom 1/3 |
| SUGGESTED PLANTING DISTANCE: | 1.5m between plants |
| LANDSCAPE OPTIONS: | Hedge, screen, feature plant, windbreak |
| KNOWN FOR: | Great prunable hedge with a tight clump, straight poles |
| OK FOR POTS? | Prefers to be in the ground |
| BEST CLIMATE: | Full sun to part shade |
| TEMPERATURE RANGE: | to -2°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. |
