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1 hour care
per year
per year
1.5m
Max height
Max height
1.5m
Max spread
Max spread
10-20 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Sasa tsuboiana
Other names
Japanese bamboo
Genus
Sasa 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
Habit
Arching, Upright
Foliage
Pale-brown in Winter; Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
General care
Pruning
A beautiful variety that should be trimmed annually to maintain its compact growth habit.
Propagation methods
Root cuttings, Division
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Where to grow
Sasa tsuboiana (Japanese bamboo) will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 1.5m after 10-20 years.
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.
Soil type
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Sasa tsuboiana
Other names
Japanese bamboo
Genus
Sasa 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.
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Arching, Upright
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Colour
Foliage
Pale-brown in Winter; Dark-green in All seasons
General care
Pruning
A beautiful variety that should be trimmed annually to maintain its compact growth habit.
Propagation methods
Root cuttings, Division
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Where to grow
Sasa tsuboiana (Japanese bamboo) will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 1.5m after 10-20 years.
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.
Soil type
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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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 Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
| Aspect: | North, South, East, West | Tell us... |
| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | Tell us... |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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