Otatea acuminata (Mexican Weeping Bamboo)

Otatea acuminata (Mexican Weeping Bamboo) with long thin green leaves covering tall brown stalks

Botanical names: Otatea acuminata, Yushania aztecorum

Common name: Mexican Weeping Bamboo

Family: Poaceae

Origin: Mexico

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-11?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapLarge shrub 5-10 ft tallSemi-shadeFull sunModerate water

A rare ornamental clumping bamboo with a weeping form and lacy, finely divided foliage that nearly touches the ground. Drought tolerant once established, but looks best with occasional watering.


Otatea acuminata (Mexican Weeping Bamboo) with yellow foliage and red stems in a close up.
Otatea acuminata (Mexican Weeping Bamboo) yellow green leaves on long slender plant branch close up


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