BAMBOO MULTIPLEX #7

Botanical Name:  Bambusa multiplex

Mature Size: 15-20ft H, 5-8ft W, In Ground, Variety Dependent

Light Requirement: Sun

Water Need: Low to Medium

Cold Hardiness: Zone 8 (10 to 15F) to 10 (35 to 40F)

Description: Adapted. Clumping. One of most reliable and versatile bamboo species for Central Texas, known for dense growth, narrow footprint, and moderate height. Thrives in full sun with irrigation; adapts to partial shade and becomes drought-tolerant once established. Winter mulch recommended, especially young plants. Tolerant of pruning; well-suited to screening, hedging, or container use, depending on cultivar. In containers 10-15ft H, 3-5ft W, variety dependent. Popular for residential and urban applications; manageable size and non-invasive behavior.

Varieties Used in Austin:

Alphonse Karr: Golden-yellow culms; green striping. In ground 15-20ft H, 6-8ft W. In containers 8-15ft H, 3-5ft W. Tall privacy screens or formal accents.

Chinese Goddess: Graceful; arching. In ground 8-10ft H, 4-6ft W. In containers 6-8ft H, 3-4ft W. Adapts to partial shade or full sun with irrigation. Good for decorative screening.

Fernleaf: Dense Habit; fine foliage.  In ground 10-16ft H, 6-8ft W. In containers 6-10ft H, 3-5ft W. Tight landscape spots or along pathways.

Golden Goddess: Compact; soft-textured. In ground 10-12ft H, 4-6ft W. In containers 6-10ft H, 3-4ft W. Low hedge, border or in pots.

Silver Stripe: Variegated; subtle culm and leaf striping; upright and elegant. In ground 18-22ft H, 5-7ft W. In containers 10-15ft H, 4-6 W. Narrow screens with vertical structure.

Variegated: Green culms; cream-striped leaves. In ground 12-20ft H, 5-8ft W. Containers 8-12ft H, 3-5ft W. Light, tropical look for informal screens or accent planting.

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/ EA

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$105.00

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Part Number

3536

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ETA

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