Chusquea gigantea

Name: Chusquea gigantea
Brand: The Plant Company
SKU: 13597g
Price: 58.04 NZD
Availability: InStock

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Chusquea gigantea is a variety of Bamboo from South America that features elegant stems and foliage. It is a clump-forming bamboo that produces tall stems with distinctive rings on the stems. The stems host lush green foliage as it grows to about 7 m tall and 4 m wide. This bamboo grows best in full sun on a well-drained site with some shelter. Chusquea gigantea is commonly used for screening, as a backdrop for smaller plants, added to tropical and pool gardens, or used in a modern design to complement the architecture of a new build.

Suited to regions:	All regions
Plant type:	Shrubs
Height:	7.00 m
Spread:	4.00 m
Flowering time:
Tolerances:	Hardy
Garden uses:	Living areas, Pool areas, Screening
Garden styles:	Alpine, Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern, Tropical
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	Chusquea, Chusquea gigantea, Bamboo Chusquea gigantea, Chusquea gigantea For Sale

Chusquea gigantea Details

Chusquea gigantea is a variety of Bamboo from South America that features elegant stems and foliage. It is a clump-forming bamboo that produces tall stems with distinctive rings on the stems. The stems host lush green foliage as it grows to about 7 m tall and 4 m wide. In cooler climates in may grow smaller and conversely it will grow larger in hot and humid climates. This bamboo grows best in full sun on a well-drained site with some shelter. It is hardy to frost and cool climates as well as short periods of dry. Chusquea gigantea is commonly used for screening, as a backdrop for smaller plants, added to tropical and pool gardens, or used in a modern design to complement the architecture of a new build.