Phyllostachys bissetii
David Bisset bamboo
Phyllostachys Phyllostachys
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
Spreading, Upright
Mid-green in All seasons
Young shoots may be damaged by slugs and snails.
Remove dead or damaged stems and thin out to show off stems to best effect.
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Phyllostachys bissetii (David Bisset bamboo) will reach a height of 6m and a spread of 9m after 10-20 years.
Architectural, Containers, Hedging/Screens, Sub-Tropical
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
Chalky, Loamy
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Sun
North, South, East, West
Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
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Phyllostachys bissetii
David Bisset bamboo
Phyllostachys Phyllostachys
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.
Evergreen
Spreading, Upright
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Mid-green in All seasons
Young shoots may be damaged by slugs and snails.
Remove dead or damaged stems and thin out to show off stems to best effect.
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Phyllostachys bissetii (David Bisset bamboo) will reach a height of 6m and a spread of 9m after 10-20 years.
Architectural, Containers, Hedging/Screens, Sub-Tropical
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
Chalky, Loamy
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Sun
North, South, East, West
Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6
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Soil types: | Chalky, Loamy | Tell us... |
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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