Schizostachyum brachycladum 'Yellow' (Sacred Bali Bamboo)
The epitome of tropical gardens. Erect bright yellow culms with green stripes and large yellow striped leaves. Very beautiful.

Typical height: 12m
Typical culm diameter: 7cm
Minimum temperature tolerance: -2°C
Climate: Prefers tropical climates or warm and sheltered positions in subtropical climates
Light conditions:  Full sun to part shade
Growth habit: Erect
Growing conditions: Moist, well drained soil. Keep well mulched.
Origin: South East Asia


Requires good growing conditions - protected area free from frost, well drained soil, well fertilised and regular watering.

This bamboo tends to flower annually/sporadicly (without any viable seed produced) therefore, if conditions are not ideal the stress of it all can become too much for the plant and cause it to look pretty scruffy.

If however conditions are good, you will be highly rewarded with an absolutely stunning feature bamboo, with the smooth yellow culms glowing in the sun and the large tropical leaves swaying in the wind.

Bambusa chungii 'Barbelletta'
Similar to B. chungii but smaller. The white bloom covered culms and upright tight clumping growth habit make this bamboo a fantastic feature or screening plant. If you like the Chungii but dont have the space, then this is a great alternative.

Synonyms (AKA): Baby Blue, Barbellata
Typical height: 8 to 10m
Typical culm diameter: 4cm
Minimum temperature tolerance: -4°C
Climate: Quite cold tolerant. Grows well anywhere in Australia.
Light conditions:  Full sun to part shade
Growth habit: Upright, tidy, fairly tight clumping
Growing conditions: Moist, well drained soil. Keep well mulched.
Origin: China

Similar to B. chungii but smaller. The white bloom covered culms and upright tight clumping growth habit make this bamboo a fantastic feature or screening plant.
If you like the Chungii but dont have the space, then this is a great alternative.

Umbrella Bamboo are easy to grow and quick to fill out, making them a top foliage choice for privacy screening and blocking road noise and traffic pollution. Young plants produce green stems, but once established in the garden, (after 3 to 5 years) these will colour to a deep ruby red. Clump forming Fargesia 'Asian Wonder' boasts attractive olive green foliage which contrasts beautifully with the colourful canes, giving it a tropical appearance. As the canes mature, strip some of the lower foliage away to show off the highly decorative stems. A top architectural plant for adding structure and movement to the garden. Height: 3m (10'). Spread: 1.2m (4').