Maculata Bamboo

Light Needs

Partial Sun to Full Sun

(At Least 5 Hours of Direct Sunlight)

Mature Height

25-30 Feet

Mature Spread

10-15 Feet

Growing Zones

8 to 11

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?

• Clumping, non-invasive habit—neat footprint with rapid vertical coverage

• Tall, straight culms that create quick privacy and gentle shade

• Low upkeep: seasonal thinning and light tip trims keep it polished

• Performs in sun or part shade and tolerates heat and brief dry spells

• 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.