Bambusa textilis 'Gracilis' --Slender Weaver Graceful Clumping Bamboo--

Graceful Bamboo grows to 25 feet tall with 1.25 inch culms (canes) and is cold hardy to at least 15 degrees. This variety is is becoming the most popular bamboo for landscapers because of its comparatively small stature, versatility, temperature range and ease of maintenance. Long branches and beautiful leaf will 'fountain' out at the top if left without cutting. Trimmed as a hedge, the Graceful bamboo leaves overlap each other creating an elegant privacy barrier worthy of a waterfront lake Austin villa!
Clumping bamboo is an underappreciated gem. It grows fast, looks great, and has endless uses—think strong building materials, eco-friendly fabrics, and more. It’s sustainable and tough, yet people still overlook it. Some fear the spreading kind, but clumping bamboo? It’s a different story—beautiful, manageable, and worth a second look.
To ensure maximum cold hardiness regularly (every couple of months or more) add a rich compost or mulch to the existing corms. This will also create rapid tight growth of the clump of canes. And though bamboos are very drought tolerant, keep in mind the more water, both through the root system as well as spraying the foliage will keep it looking lush, and tropical and helps to maintain a peaceful mind.