Bambusa maculata (Pring Tutul)

Bambusa maculata (Pring Tutul) - 3 litre bag

Nice looking plant which produces timber which dries to an unusual mottled pattern of brown spots spread over the whole culm. Used extensively in Indonesia for furniture making, where the timber is usually referred to as 'Tiger Bamboo'.

Meaning of name: 'Maculata' in Latin means Spotted

Typical height: 20m

Typical culm diameter: 12cm

Minimum temperature tolerance: -2°C

Climate: Prefers tropical or subtropical climates.

Light conditions: Full sun to part shade

Growth habit: Upright, slightly weeping

Growing conditions: Moist, well drained soil. Keep well mulched.

Origin: Indonesia

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10 in stock		Bambusa maculata (Pring Tutul) - 3 litre bag Typical height 1m	$27.50

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Tutul - meaning spots. Culms have high contrasting dark blotches when dry. Giant variety of bamboo suitable for collectors and bamboo enthusiasts. Makes an excellent windbreak, soil stabiliser, landslip control and as a stockfeed. Looks great in mixed plantings with other unique tropical plants.

For further growing information, tips and tricks, check out our Planting and Growing Growing Bamboo Guide.

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