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BAMBOO Sasa ramosa
(Arundinaria vagans) - quick spreading hardy and dense bamboo with attractive light green new shoots and leaves. Grows to a maximum of 3 feet
Plant Details
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Good to knowSasaella ramosa. Provides good ground cover, even in dense shade. Plant in container sunk in soil to restrict spread.
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Place of originJapan
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EvergreenLeaves to 20cm (8in) long have yellow midribs and wither at the tips in winter.
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Fully hardy
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Entire
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Elliptic
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Height0.4-1m(16-39in)
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SpreadIndefinite.
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BambooExtremely vigourous with slender, glossy, bright-green canes.
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Dwarf shrubTypically only grows to a maximum of one or two feet in height but there will be some exceptions.
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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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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 Size0.4-1m(16-39in)
indefinite.
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Soil Conditions
Fertile moist well-drained soilHumus-rich.
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Sun Requirements
Full shadeSasas are shade-tolerant.Partial shade
Bamboo - Care Guide