Gracilis, also known as Slender Weaver Bamboo, is the most popular narrow-screening bamboo in Australia — fast, elegant, evergreen and perfect for tight spaces. Ideal for privacy hedging, fences and modern landscapes.
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| Plant Specs | |
| Botanical Name: | Bambusa textilis gracilis |
| Common Name: | Gracilis • Slender Weaver • Slender Weavers Bamboo |
| Height / Spread: | 6–8m tall • ~1m wide clump (can be maintained 40–80cm) |
| Clumping or Running: | Clumping (non-invasive) |
| Sun: | Full sun to part shade |
| Water: | Moderate; increased during hot periods |
| Climate: | Frost tolerant (down to approx –10°C); suited to QLD, NSW, VIC |
Gracilis Bambusa textilis gracilis
Australia’s most popular screening bamboo
Fast-growing, elegant and upright
Dense foliage that forms a thick, green privacy wall
True clumping bamboo — non-invasive
Narrow footprint, suitable for tight garden beds
Frost tolerant and drought tolerant once established
Works beautifully in pots, troughs and planter boxes












