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BAMBOO Shibataea kumasaca

Dwarf and compact in habit this bamboo has distinct zig-zag canes and make excellent ground-cover growing eventually only to 3-4 feet
Plant Details
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Good to know
Syn. Sasa ruscifolia -
Place of origin
Japan -
EvergreenLong-stalked, taper-pointed, dark-green leaves 5-11cm (2-4½in) long.
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Fully hardy
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Entire
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Lanceolate
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Height
0.6-1.5m (2-5ft) -
Spread
60cm (24in) -
BambooClump-forming bamboo with short-jointed, greenish-brown canes. New shoots appear early in spring.
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Medium shrubTypically 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) -
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 Size0.6-1.5m (2-5ft)
60cm (24in)
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Garden Location/Conditions
Patio / pot plantsTown garden
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Soil Conditions
Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Sun Requirements
Full sun
Where soil remains damp.Partial shade
Bamboo - Care Guide
Planting Combinations
