Temple Green is an ornamental green running bamboo perfect for contained garden beds or pots and troughs. Temple will naturally grow up to 8mtrs in the ground but is promoted as between 3-6mtrs in height in pots, troughs or contained narrow areas.  It can be easily trimmed down in height if need be (read maintenance tips here).

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It has very vertical growth with short branches and an attractive bushy 'tufting' habit with its foliage. The natural spread of a running bamboo has no limit, so they are wonderful for creating groves or forests in acreage or large blocks. They are not recommended for planting uncontained in suburbia. Temple is the best choice for extremely narrow areas that require screening, as it can grow tall and thick in areas where a clumping bamboo can't spread out enough. It can be grown as a beautiful feature bamboo or privacy screening. Temple is also very useful for dam or creek wall stability & to prevent soil erosion.

 

The narrower the contained garden bed, pot or trough, the closer you plant the bamboo together. For more information, talk to one of our helpful and knowledgable staff members for professional advice on your garden circumstances. Different circumstances have different solutions!

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Temple is fast growing and can be fully grown within 2-3 years, or quicker if you purchase more established sizes! Temple is low maintenance & extremely drought tolerant once established in the ground. In pots and troughs however it requires regular watering.

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Follow our bamboo planting guide (provided with your purchase) to achieve the best results. The guides are helpful and easy to follow, and assist you in achieving the best results in the shortest amount of time. Most of the effort in growing your bamboos is preparation and the first few months after planting.