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Thai Silk Bamboo - Bambusa nana
Premium advanced landscape stock selected for residential, estate and commercial projects.
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sizes shown are confirmed available stock. If you require larger specimen, project quantities or specific sizes not listed, our sourcing team can locate additional stock through our national supplier network.
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Product Details
Overview & Specifications
Thai Silk Bamboo Bambusa nana
Thai Silk Bamboo is one of the most refined clumping bamboos available for high-end residential and commercial landscapes. Its fine-textured, arching foliage delivers a lush, sculptural presence without the invasive spread of running varieties, a distinction that matters on prestige properties.
Why Thai Silk Bamboo
Clumping habit: Non-invasive root system stays contained, making it suitable for managed landscapes and tight planting zones.
Fine foliage texture: Delicate, feathery leaf structure creates a soft, layered aesthetic that reads beautifully at both scale and close range.
Year-round screening: Dense, evergreen canopy provides reliable privacy and wind mitigation without seasonal gaps.
Tropical character: Introduces a distinctly exotic, resort-quality atmosphere suited to contemporary and tropical design briefs.
Advanced stock availability: Supplied as established specimens for immediate visual impact and structural presence from day one.
Ideal Applications
Boundary screening: Forms a dense, living wall along fence lines and property perimeters with a refined finish.
Poolside planting: Clumping habit and tropical foliage make it a natural choice for resort-style aquatic environments.
Architectural framing: Deployed as a bold vertical element to anchor building entries, courtyards, and outdoor rooms.
Commercial landscapes: Delivers scale and sophistication in hotel, hospitality, and mixed-use developments where first impressions are critical.
Specimen & Installation
Spacing (screening/hedge): 1–2m
Spacing (feature/avenue): 3–5m
Planting Season: Spring to early summer
Soil & Drainage: Prefers moist, well-drained, fertile soil; tolerates a range of soil types but avoid waterlogged conditions
Establishment Care: Water deeply and regularly for the first 6–12 months to establish a strong root system. Apply a thick layer of mulch around the base to retain moisture and suppress weeds, keeping mulch clear of the culms.
Plant Details
Height: 3–6m
Width: 2–4m
Growth Rate: Fast
Foliage: Evergreen
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Native to: Southeast Asia
Flower Colour: Insignificant
Delivery
Specialist transport for advanced stock
Every order is wrapped, secured and palletised for delivery. Freight starts from $199.95 and is structured so larger orders receive better delivery value.
- Delivery is calculated by order value, with clear freight tiers shown before payment.
- Delivery estimated at 5-8 business days.
Freight Pricing
Freight table
Nursery Direct uses specialist nursery freight for advanced trees, palms and landscape stock. Freight is calculated using clear order-value tiers so customers can review delivery costs before completing their order.
| Order value | Freight |
|---|---|
| $0.01 to $1,000.01 | $199.95 |
| $1,000.02 to $1,400.01 | $249.95 |
| $1,400.02 to $1,650.01 | $299.95 |
| $1,650.02 to $1,950.01 | $349.95 |
| $1,950.02 to $2,250.01 | $399.95 |
| $2,250.02 to $2,500.01 | $449.95 |
| $2,500.02 to $2,750.01 | $499.95 |
| $2,750.02 to $3,000.01 | $549.95 |
| $3,000.02 to $3,350.01 | $599.95 |
| $3,350.02 to $3,650.01 | $649.95 |
| $3,650.02 to $3,850.01 | $699.95 |
| $3,850.02 to $4,150.01 | $749.95 |
| $4,150.02 to $4,450.01 | $799.95 |
| $4,450.02 to $4,750.01 | $849.95 |
| $4,750.02 to $5,000.01 | $899.95 |
| $5,000.02 to $5,250.01 | $949.95 |
| $5,250.02 to $5,550.01 | $999.95 |
| $5,550.02 to $5,850.01 | $1,049.95 |
| $5,850.02 to $6,100.01 | $1,099.95 |
| $6,100.02 to $6,350.01 | $1,149.95 |
| $6,350.02 to $6,650.01 | $1,199.95 |
| $6,650.02 to $6,950.01 | $1,249.95 |
| $6,950.02 to $7,250.01 | $1,299.95 |
| $7,250.02 to $7,500.01 | $1,349.95 |
| $7,500.02 to $7,750.01 | $1,399.95 |
| $7,750.02 to $8,000.01 | $1,449.95 |
| $8,000.02 to $8,350.01 | $1,499.95 |
| $8,350.02 to $8,650.01 | $1,549.95 |
| $8,650.02 to $8,850.01 | $1,599.95 |
| $8,850.02 to $9,150.01 | $1,649.95 |
| $9,150.02 to $9,450.01 | $1,699.95 |
| $9,450.02 to $9,750.01 | $1,749.95 |
| $9,750.02 and above | $1,799.95 |
For difficult access, oversized specimen stock, crane or machinery requirements, remote areas or commercial projects, please request project pricing before purchasing so our team can confirm the most appropriate freight method.
Installation
Professional installation available
Nursery Direct can arrange professional installation of advanced trees, specimen palms and landscape stock throughout many areas of Australia. Installation pricing varies depending on access, machinery requirements, tree size, planting conditions and location.
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Built for serious landscapes
Nursery Direct gives customers access to mature trees, specimen palms and advanced stock for high-end residential and commercial landscapes.
- Mature trees and specimen palms
- Online ordering and project support
- Sourcing for hard-to-find stock
- Residential and commercial supply
