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BAMBOO Sasa palmata 'Nebulosa'
Medium sized bamboo with broad palmate leaves, growing up to 6-7' tall. Makes an excellent hedge or windbreak. New shoots form a favourite food for pandas
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Evergreentapering, glossy, bright-green leaves 35-40cm (14-16in) long.
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Height2-2.5m (6½-8ft)
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SpreadIndefinite.
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BambooVigorous, running, bamboo with stout, upward-curved, usually purple-streaked canes.
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Ground coverThese plants are typically low growing and spread quickly to inhibit weed growth on areas of bare soil
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HedgeIdeal for hedging
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
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Hardy - cold winterHardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F)
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Full shadeSasas are shade-tolerant.
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Full sun
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Partial shade
BAMBOO Sasa palmata 'Nebulosa'
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Additional FeaturesGood to knowGives a tropical look to its planting site. To restrict spread can be grown in a large container plunged into ground.Place of originJapan, Korea, China.
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf marginEntire
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Leaf shapeLanceolate
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Seasonal InterestAutumnSpringSummerWinter
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilHumus-rich.
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WildlifeRabbit Resistant
Bamboo - Care Guide
2-2.5m (6½-8ft)
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