Labirinto della Masone

Designed by Franco Maria Ricci, Labirinto della Masone is a complex covering around eight hectares. The avenues of the labyrinth have been created using a particular species of bamboo called Phyllostachys Bissetii, but different kinds of bamboo species can be found in the small squares, where visitors can acquaint themselves better with the varieties of this surprising plant.

200 thousand bamboo plants, between 30 centimetres and 15 metres tall. The path through it is over 3 kilometres in length.

Bamboo is an evergreen, elegant, willowy and vigorous plant which grows quickly. Its strength is its high rate of photosynthesis, which reduces carbon dioxide and puts a considerable amount of oxygen back into the atmosphere.

Some of the Labyrinth’s bamboo species are as follows:
– Phyllostachys bissetii
The bamboo most used for the Labyrinth. Its leaves are dense and soft, and it is suited to harsh climates.

– Phyllostachys vivax “Aureocaulis”
A giant bamboo (it can reach 15 metres in height!), with a golden culm with delicate and rare green streaking.

– Phyllostachys Aureasulcata “Spectabilis”
Can reach eight metres in height. The base of its culms often follow an unusual zig-zag formation.