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6th January 2021. In line with the current government lockdown rules, Burncoose Nurseries is closed to visitors. However at present we are able to offer click and collect to local customers. This will be weekdays only, not weekends.
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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
Further Reading....
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Evergreen - tapering, glossy, bright-green leaves 35-40cm (14-16in) long.
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Height - 2-2.5m (6½-8ft) -
Spread - indefinite.
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Bamboo - vigorous, running, bamboo with stout, upward-curved, usually purple-streaked canes.
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Ground cover - These plants are typically low growing and spread quickly to inhibit weed growth on areas of bare soil
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Hedge - Ideal for hedging
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Medium shrub - Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
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Hardy - cold winter - Hardy 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) -
Full shade - sasas are shade-tolerant. -
Full sun -
Partial shade -
Additional Features - Good to know - - gives a tropical look to its planting site. To restrict spread can be grown in a large container plunged into ground. -
Place of origin - Japan, Korea, China. -
Hardiness - Fully hardy -
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Leaf margin - Entire - see photos above -
Leaf shape - Lanceolate - see photos above
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Oblong
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Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
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Spring
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Summer
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Winter
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Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil - - humus-rich.
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Wildlife - Rabbit Resistant -
Bamboo - Care Guide
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2-2.5m (6½-8ft)
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Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
Garden Goodies
Slate Plant Labels
These wonderfully tactile natural slate plant labels are hand made in Cornwall and come with a chalk pen.
Just stick them in your pot or border. Pack of 6.
Only £10.20
Garden Goodies
Slate Tie-on Plant Labels
Hand made in Cornwall, these delightful natural slate labels are perfect for pots.
Comes with chalk pen. Pack of 5
Only £10.20
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