Gracilis Bamboo, also known as Slender Weaver Bamboo, is one of the most popular clumping bamboo varieties in Australia. With its dense evergreen foliage, elegant upright form, and fast-growing nature, it’s a favourite for homeowners looking to add natural privacy, greenery, and tropical charm to their gardens.
At Living Bamboo, we specialise exclusively in non-invasive clumping bamboo, sold by height rather than pot size — so you know exactly what you’re getting.
How Fast Do Gracilis Bamboo Grow?
Gracilis is known for its rapid growth rate, making it the go-to bamboo for quick privacy screening. In ideal Queensland conditions, it can reach full height (6–8 metres) within 2–3 years. It thrives in most soil types and climate zones, including coastal, subtropical, and inland regions.
This vigorous growth — combined with its upright habit — means you won’t wait long for an instant hedge, screen or feature plant.
How Deep Are the Roots of Gracilis Bamboo?
Gracilis is a clumping bamboo, which means its roots are shallow and compact, growing in tight, non-invasive clumps. The root system generally extends 30–50 cm deep and spreads very slowly outward from the base. This makes it perfect for narrow garden beds, retaining walls, and even large pots or planter boxes.
You can easily control and maintain Gracilis without worrying about it taking over your garden.
What's the Best Bamboo to Block Neighbours?
Gracilis Bamboo is Australia’s top choice for natural privacy screening. Why?
- Grows 6–8 metres tall — perfect fence-height coverage
- Dense foliage from the base to the top — no awkward gaps
- Slight arching form softens boundary lines without feeling intrusive
- Low maintenance once established
Plant it 1.5m apart along a fence line and you’ll have a lush green wall in no time.
Does Bamboo Spread?
Yes — some bamboo varieties can spread aggressively. But at Living Bamboo, we only sell clumping, non-invasive bamboo varieties like Gracilis.
That means:
- No running roots
- No surprise bamboo appearing in your neighbour’s yard
- Easy to manage, prune, and contain
Gracilis stays right where you plant it — making it ideal for urban gardens, courtyards, and properties with limited space.
Horticultural Uses of Gracilis Bamboo
Gracilis isn’t just beautiful — it’s incredibly versatile. Here’s how our customers love to use it:
Privacy Screening Bamboo
Block out neighbours, busy streets, or unsightly views with a dense, fast-growing green barrier.
Hedging
Create a living hedge that requires minimal shaping and still delivers full visual coverage year-round.
Ornamental / Feature Bamboo
Show off the elegant green culms and arching foliage in a Japanese-style garden or tropical landscape design.
There's Lots to Love about Gracilis Bamboo
- Elegant green culms with long internodes that turn golden in sunlight
- Non-invasive clumping growth habit
- Tolerates most soil types and weather conditions
- Dense evergreen foliage from base to tip
- Fast-growing — ideal for screening or features
- Can be pruned to expose culms or shaped to suit your space
- Ideal in tight garden beds or narrow side yards
- Edible shoots and usable culms for crafts or garden structures
Gracilis Bamboo Overview
- Recommended Plant Spacing: 1.5 metres
- Typical Height: 6–8 metres
- Stem Diameter: ~3 cm
- Root System: Non-invasive clumping
- Uses: Privacy screens, ornamental features, hedging, sound & dust barriers, edible shoots, craft culms
Ready to Grow a Natural Green Screen?
Explore our premium Gracilis Bamboo plants, sold by height (not pot size) for maximum impact from day one.
✅ Fast-growing
✅ Non-invasive
✅ Grown in Samford Valley, QLD
