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Gracilis Bamboo
2 Gallon (3'+ tall) - Multi Cane
$99.00
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$99.00
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Gracilis Bamboo
Bambusa textilis 'gracilis'
$99.00
Sale price
$99.00
Regular price
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If your bamboo arrives damaged or unhealthy, we'll make it right with a replacement or refund — backed by 30+ years of growing experience.
- Erect culms and branches make the species a good option for a privacy hedge
- Excellent for crafts
- Edible shoots
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About & Sizing
Introducing the elegant Bambusa textilis 'Gracilis' bamboo, a medium-height tropical variety that brings a touch of sophistication and practicality to your outdoor space. With its tight clumps and thin-walled canes, the Gracilis bamboo is not only a stunning visual addition but also highly sought after for weaving crafts.
The Gracilis bamboo can reach up to 30 feet in height, making it an ideal choice for creating natural privacy screens. Its unique growth pattern, characterized by a very erect and column-like structure, sets it apart from other clumping bamboos that tend to sprawl and consume larger areas. This space-saving attribute makes it a perfect choice for planting in smaller areas, such as next to driveways or near walkways.
As a tropical bamboo, the Bambusa textilis 'Gracilis' thrives in climate zone 8 and above, ensuring that it will flourish in the right conditions. While it may be slower to form a privacy screen compared to other varieties, the Gracilis bamboo generally does not require a control barrier, making it an easy-to-manage addition to your garden.
Invest in the graceful and versatile Gracilis bamboo and watch as it transforms your landscape with its enchanting presence and practical applications. Experience the charm of this unique bamboo variety and enjoy the added privacy and beauty it brings to your outdoor haven.
- Species
- Bambusa textilis 'gracilis'
- Mature height
- 30 ft
- Mature cane Ø
- 1.3″
- Sunlight
- Sun to Shade
- Cold hardiness
- 18°F minimum
- Type
- Clumping bamboo
Size & Spacing
The plants we ship are starter divisions — the larger the size, the sooner the clump fills out.
- Clumpers don't run, so plant for the clump's mature width (shown on this listing). For a screen, set plants so their grown clumps will just touch.
- Slow and well-behaved is the point. A clump widens gradually from the base and stays exactly where you put it — no rhizomes to chase.
- New canes rise from the central clump each year until it reaches full size. Clumping vs. running → · Planting guide →
Care Guide
- Light. At least 4 hours of filtered sun or more. A handful of large-leaf dwarf species prefer partial shade.
- Water. Keep the soil evenly moist through the first season while roots establish; once settled it's quite drought-tolerant. Never let it sit in standing water.
- Soil. Easygoing — neutral pH, well-draining loam is ideal, but clay works too. Roots feed in the top 12″ of soil.
- Growth. Clumpers reach mature size more gradually than runners, sending up new canes from a tight central clump.
- Feeding. A balanced, time-release fertilizer in spring supports faster, fuller growth.
- Containing it. Clumping bamboo does not run — it widens slowly from the base, so it needs little to no containment. Just leave room for the clump to reach its mature width. Clumping vs. running →
Container & Planter Info
Bamboo thrives in large containers with good drainage — perfect for patios, balconies, and defining outdoor spaces.
- Pick a hardier plant. Containers don't insulate roots the way the ground does. For year-round pots, choose a species rated a zone or two colder than your area.
- Go big. A larger container means more root room, more insulation, and faster growth. Make sure it has drainage holes.
- Water more often. Potted plants dry out faster — check soil moisture regularly, especially in summer.
- Refresh every few years. Top-dress, or divide and repot, once the roots fill the container.
How It Arrives
Your plant ships nursery-fresh from our family-run farm — an established, well-rooted division (never a fresh-dug start), carefully packed to travel safely.
- On arrival, unbox right away, give it a good drink, and let it settle in a sheltered spot for a few days before planting. Planting instructions →
- A little leaf drop or yellowing is normal after shipping — bamboo is evergreen and flushes fresh leaves each spring.
- Healthy-arrival guarantee. If your plant shows up in poor shape, we'll make it right. See our guarantee →
FAQs
Does clumping bamboo spread?
Not the way running bamboo does. It expands slowly outward from a tight clump, gaining a few inches of width a year — easy to keep in place. See how they compare →
How wide will the clump get?
It depends on the species — check the mature size on this listing and give the clump room to fill in.
Will it grow in my area?
Use the growing-zone tool in the header (or the "Will it grow here?" panel above) to check this plant against your zone.