Bambusa rigida
Elegant, upright and compact, this has become one of our most favorite plants.
A very lovely single specimen or hedge/privacy screen.
Great at the ocean or the mountains, this bamboo is best described as a smaller version of our all time favorite, Weaver’s Bamboo (Bamboo textilis).
In China, where this is originally from, it’s commonly described height is listed at 20-25 feet.
Ours is a bit taller. With sufficient rainfall, we think 30′-35′ is not unrealistic.
If the real textilis (Weaver’s Bamboo) is too tall for you this is a fabulous alternative.
Does extremely well in winds.