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Mexican Weeping Bamboo – Rare Ornamental Bamboo with Lacy Weeping Form

Mexican Weeping Bamboo

Otatea acuminata 'Mexican Weeping Bamboo' is a rare ornamental bamboo useful for tall, dense screens or single accents where space allows. Extremely narrow leaves give an overall lacy look to the weeping form. Evergreen.

Growing Conditions

Full Sun to Partial Sun
Low Moisture
Height: 15–35 feet

Clumping bamboo, non-invasive. Provide room for arching culms.

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