Popular Hedging Bamboo, Bambusa heterostachya 'Variegata'
Author: Marta Hackett Date Posted:6 August 2025
Bambusa heterostachya 'Variegata' (Variegated Malay Dwarf) is a fantastic species for creating instant hedges, and a top choice for urban gardens as it is the shortest clumping bamboo available in Australia.
Native to Malaysia, this clumping bamboo can thrive in our Australian climate within both tropical and sub-tropical regions.
The Malay Dwarf is a low maintenance bamboo species which is ideal for screening and hedging. With a growth height of between 3-4m, the maintenance can be considered a little easier than some of our taller bamboo. Though, it is essential to practice regular maintenance and care to keep your bamboo hedge looking lush and shaped to keep the timeless elegance that Bambusa heterostachya 'Variegata' (Variegated Malay Dwarf) has to offer.
Why choose Bambusa heterostachya 'Variegata' (Variegated Malay Dwarf):
- Upright growth habit reaching to impressive heights from 3-4 meters, shorter height is fantastic for maintaining in a small garden
- Culm diameter is about 2cm
- Ideal for urban gardens with narrow walkways that require privacy screening
- Requires minimal upkeep when maintained well, in comparison to other bamboo species
Bambusa heterostachya 'Variegata' (Variegated Malay Dwarf) Hedge
Bambusa heterostachya 'Variegata' (Variegated Malay Dwarf) Hedge
Bambusa heterostachya 'Variegata' (Variegated Malay Dwarf) Hedge