Nastus elatus
Typical height: 15m
Typical culm diameter: 8cm
Growth habit: Upright
Temperature tolerance (minimum): -2°C
Origin: New Guinea
Beautiful light green culms that age to almost black. Needs good growing conditions and well drained soil. A great ornamental or feature plant.
The shoots are excellent, so good infact, that they can be eaten raw.
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NOTE about photos: All the photos on this website are taken at Bamboo Land. Therefore, the plant photos displayed here show ACTUAL plant performance in OUR climate, and not what they MAY grow into based on overseas conditions. A lot of work has gone into taking these photos, so please dont copy or use them without prior permission from Bamboo Land. Enjoy.
