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Beginner
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2.5m
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8m
max. height |
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10-20 years
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1 hour care
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Botanical name: Phyllostachys viridiglaucescens
Other names: Green-glaucous bamboo, Lufenzhu
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Genus: Phyllostachys
Species: P. viridiglaucescens - P. viridiglaucescens is a hardy, tall bamboo with green clums later turning bluish. Grows well in the shade and tolerates damp conditions.
Phyllostachys viridiglaucescens is: Evergreen
Foliage: Bright-green in All seasons
Stem: Green, Yellow-green in All seasons
Habit: Arching, Upright
Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Phyllostachys viridiglaucescens (Green-glaucous bamboo) will reach a height of 8m and a spread of 2.5m after 10-20 years.
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Suggested uses: Architectural, Hedging/Screens, Sub-Tropical
Cultivation: Can be an invasive grower. Plant in fertile, humus-rich and moist but well-drained soil, in full sun or part shade. Best to protect from cold drying winds.
If planted in a container use a loam-based compost and feed with a balanced liquid fertiliser.
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Loamy |
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Moist but well-drained, Moisture-retentive, Well-drained |
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Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Partial Shade, Full Shade, Full Sun |
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| Aspect: |
South, West |
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| Exposure: |
Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4) |
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