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Phyllostachys bissetii (David Bisset bamboo)
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1 hour care
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6m
Max height
Max height
9m
Max spread
Max spread
10-20 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Phyllostachys bissetii
Other names
David Bisset bamboo
Genus
Phyllostachys Phyllostachys
Species
P. bissetii - P. bissetii is a dense, vigorous, evergreen bamboo forming a spreading clump of dark green canes, lighter when in full sun, and narrow, lance-shaped, mid-green leaves.
Phyllostachys bissetii is: Evergreen
Habit
Spreading, Upright
Foliage
Mid-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Young shoots may be damaged by slugs and snails.
Specific pests
General care
Pruning
Remove dead or damaged stems and thin out to show off stems to best effect.
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Phyllostachys bissetii (David Bisset bamboo) will reach a height of 6m and a spread of 9m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, Containers, Hedging/Screens, Sub-Tropical
Cultivation
Plant in fertile, humus-rich and moist but well-drained soil, in full sun or part shade. Best to protect from cold drying winds, particularly coastal winds. Can be an invasive grower so if space is limited, plant in a large container or use a root barrier
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Phyllostachys bissetii
Other names
David Bisset bamboo
Genus
Phyllostachys Phyllostachys
Species
P. bissetii - P. bissetii is a dense, vigorous, evergreen bamboo forming a spreading clump of dark green canes, lighter when in full sun, and narrow, lance-shaped, mid-green leaves.
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Spreading, Upright
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Colour
Foliage
Mid-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Young shoots may be damaged by slugs and snails.
Specific pests
General care
Pruning
Remove dead or damaged stems and thin out to show off stems to best effect.
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Phyllostachys bissetii (David Bisset bamboo) will reach a height of 6m and a spread of 9m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, Containers, Hedging/Screens, Sub-Tropical
Cultivation
Plant in fertile, humus-rich and moist but well-drained soil, in full sun or part shade. Best to protect from cold drying winds, particularly coastal winds. Can be an invasive grower so if space is limited, plant in a large container or use a root barrier
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6
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| Soil drainage: | Moist but well-drained, Well-drained | Tell us... |
| Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | Tell us... |
| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
| Aspect: | North, South, East, West | Tell us... |
| Exposure: | Sheltered | Tell us... |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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