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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
Plant Details
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Good to knowGives a tropical look to its planting site. To restrict spread can be grown in a large container plunged into ground.
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Place of originJapan, Korea, China.
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Evergreentapering, glossy, bright-green leaves 35-40cm (14-16in) long.
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Fully hardy
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Entire
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Lanceolate
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Oblong
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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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Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Winter Seasonal Interest
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size2-2.5m (6½-8ft)
indefinite.
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Garden Location/Conditions
Town garden
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Soil Conditions
Fertile moist well-drained soilHumus-rich.
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Sun Requirements
Full shadeSasas are shade-tolerant.Full sunPartial shade
Bamboo - Care Guide
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