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BAMBOO Shibataea kumasaca
Compact habit, leaves tinged gold when grown in full sun
Further Reading....
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Evergreen - long-stalked, taper-pointed, dark-green leaves 5-11cm (2-4½in) long.
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Height - 0.6-1.5m (2-5ft)
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Spread - 60cm (24in)
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Bamboo - clump-forming bamboo with short-jointed, greenish-brown canes. New shoots appear early in spring.
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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)
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Full sun - where soil remains damp.
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Partial shade
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Additional Features - Place of origin - - Japan
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Garden Location/Conditions - Patio / pot plants -
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Hardiness - Fully hardy -
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Leaf margin - Entire - see photos above
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Leaf shape - Lanceolate - see photos above
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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 -
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Wildlife - Rabbit Resistant -
Bamboo - Care Guide
0.6-1.5m (2-5ft)
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60cm (24in) |
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