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Phyllostachys humilis (Phyllostachys humilis)
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4m
Max height
Max height
4m
Max spread
Max spread
10-20 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Phyllostachys humilis
Other names
Phyllostachys humilis
Genus
Phyllostachys Phyllostachys
Species
P. humilis - P. humilis is a vigorous, spreading, evergreen bamboo with erect culms that emerge reddish-brown, turning bright green, then flushed orange with maturity, and lance-shaped, olive-green leaves.
Phyllostachys humilis is: Evergreen
Habit
Spreading, Upright
Foliage
Olive 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
Cut down spent, dead or damaged stems and thin where required. Use a root barrier to restrict spread.
Propagation methods
Softwood cuttings, Suckers
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Where to grow
Phyllostachys humilis (Phyllostachys humilis) will reach a height of 4m and a spread of 4m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, Containers, Hedging/Screens, Low Maintenance, Sub-Tropical
Cultivation
Plant in fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or part shade. Protect from cold drying winds. Can be invasive, especially in warm climates. Tolerates wet conditions. Young, edible shoots can be harvested in spring.
Soil type
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Moisture-retentive
Soil pH
Acid, 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 humilis
Other names
Phyllostachys humilis
Genus
Phyllostachys Phyllostachys
Species
P. humilis - P. humilis is a vigorous, spreading, evergreen bamboo with erect culms that emerge reddish-brown, turning bright green, then flushed orange with maturity, and lance-shaped, olive-green leaves.
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Spreading, Upright
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Colour
Foliage
Olive 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
Cut down spent, dead or damaged stems and thin where required. Use a root barrier to restrict spread.
Propagation methods
Softwood cuttings, Suckers
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Where to grow
Phyllostachys humilis (Phyllostachys humilis) will reach a height of 4m and a spread of 4m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, Containers, Hedging/Screens, Low Maintenance, Sub-Tropical
Cultivation
Plant in fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or part shade. Protect from cold drying winds. Can be invasive, especially in warm climates. Tolerates wet conditions. Young, edible shoots can be harvested in spring.
Soil type
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Moisture-retentive
Soil pH
Acid, 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, Zone 5
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| Soil types: | Clay, Loamy, Sandy | Tell us... |
| Soil drainage: | Moist but well-drained, Moisture-retentive | Tell us... |
| Soil pH: | Acid, 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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