Species Running Bamboo Temple Bamboo
Sinobambusa tootsik
Origin: China.
Use
Temple forms a dense, upright screen when planted in a row. Does really well as a potted bamboo. Top trimming the of the culm forces the foliage to form into ball shapes at each node.
Characteristics
Medium sized running bamboo, grows to 7-9 metres. high, 3-4 cm (around one and a half inches), in diameter. Culms are almost cylindrical, up to 45 cm (18") between nodes. They turn from jade to burnished yellow in full sun.
Lush, upwards pointing foliage. Ruby coloured, velvet textured hair circles each node of the new shoots.
Nine metres (32') high will get you a full 3 stories coverage
Requirements
Full sun or light shade. We use this species in well lit, indoor plantings.
Interest
An elegant and hardy ornamental, traditionally used as tall hedges in Buddhist temples.
How fast?
Pretty fast is the scientific answer. New shoots in spring reach their full height after 6 weeks, or so. Leaves take a few months to set significant foliage. New culms aren't densely foliaged for a year.
So what does it cost?
| 300mm pot; 1.5m tall | $ 150 | available summer 2010 | |
| 400 mm pot; 2-3m tall | $ 375 | available | Click to see stock photo |
| 75 litre bag; 4m tall | $ 750 | available summer 2010 | |
| 600mm tub; 7-8m tall | $ 1050 | unavailable |
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