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Maculata Bamboo delivers height, calm motion, and a clean, upright look—perfect when you want a fast green screen that won’t take over your yard. Tall, straight culms rise in a tidy clump and leaf out with fine texture, softening fences and patio edges while adding a soothing rustle on breezy days.
A naturally clumping grower, Maculata builds density quickly to 25–30 ft in warm climates, giving you privacy and a refined, vertical accent without invasive spread. It’s equally at home as a living wall, a narrow property-line buffer, or a statement specimen in larger beds.
Maculata Bamboo Care
Plant in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil (loam or sandy mixes are ideal). Water regularly the first growing season to establish; afterwards, shift to deep, occasional soakings during hot, dry periods. Feed in spring with a slow-release, high-nitrogen fertilizer (or compost) to support new shoots, then mulch 2–3 inches to conserve moisture—keep mulch a few inches off the culms.
Maintain by thinning the oldest canes at ground level and tip-trimming to height as needed; avoid cutting mid-culm to prevent splits. Wind-tolerant and drought-tough once established; generally hardy in USDA Zones 8–11 (offer protection from severe cold snaps).
Maculata Bamboo Spacing
For a dense privacy screen, plant 3–4 ft on center. For a lighter, airy row, space 5–6 ft apart. As a specimen, allow a 6–8 ft diameter for the clump to mature gracefully.
In large containers (18–24"+ diameter with excellent drainage), position planters 2–3 ft apart to form a continuous green backdrop.
Why Grow Maculata Bamboo?
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Clumping, non-invasive habit—neat footprint with rapid vertical coverage
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Tall, straight culms that create quick privacy and gentle shade
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Low upkeep: seasonal thinning and light tip trims keep it polished
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Performs in sun or part shade and tolerates heat and brief dry spells
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Effective for screening, wind-softening, and adding year-round structure
A handsome, well-behaved bamboo that screens fast and stays tidy—plant Maculata to lift your landscape with height, texture, and evergreen calm.
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons
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