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Beginner
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1.5m
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1.5m
max. height |
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10-20 years
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1 hour care
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Botanical name: Sasa tsuboiana
Other names: Japanese bamboo
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Genus: Sasa
Species: S. tsuboiana - S. tsuboiana is a small, bamboo which develops a dense cluster of canes bearing dark green, long leaves. Compact and dense foliage makes it suitable for a hedge.
Sasa tsuboiana is: Evergreen
Foliage: Pale-brown in Winter; Dark-green in All seasons
Habit: Arching, Upright
Sasa tsuboiana (Japanese bamboo) will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 1.5m after 10-20 years.
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Suggested uses: Architectural, Hedging/Screens, Sub-Tropical, Containers, Roof terrace
Cultivation: Can be invasive. Plant in fertile, humus-rich, and moist but well-drained soil. Do not plant in dry soil in full sun. Bleaches in winter and does best in areas that get some afternoon shade.
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Clay, Loamy, Sandy |
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Moist but well-drained, Well-drained |
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Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
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Partial Shade, Full Shade, Full Sun |
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North, South, East, West |
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Exposed, Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4) |
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Question from
Sally-Ann Livingston
My Sasa bamboo is in a pot in quite an exposed position (haven't built the fence yet!) and it has been very windy these past few days. I'm concerned that its leaves are curling. What does it need?
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- Posted: Wed. 6th April 2011 09:31
- Last reply: Thu. 7th April 2011 15:45
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