Plant Database
Mexican Bamboo
Otatea acuminata aztecorum, Japanese Knotweed, Mexican Weeping Bamboo
Mexican Bamboo is a graceful, clumping bamboo with a soft, weeping habit. Its slender, arching canes are covered in dense, narrow leaves that create a flowing, fountain-like appearance. It is notably drought and salt tolerant, making it an excellent choice for coastal or water-wise gardens.
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A non-invasive clumping bamboo with an elegant, weeping form. The long, narrow leaves droop beautifully from the arching canes.
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Notably drought tolerant and adaptable to poor soils once established. Also tolerates coastal salt spray.
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Creates a soft, sound-muffling screen with a more relaxed, naturalistic look than upright bamboos.
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Ideal for adding movement and a gentle screening effect to Mediterranean or coastal landscapes.