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BAMBOO Pleioblastus chino f. elegantissimus
Small leaves with creamy-white variegation. Weak runner
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EvergreenSmall leaves, variegated cream
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Height1-2.5m (3-8ft)
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Spread1-2.5m (3-8ft)
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BambooMound-forming bamboo with weak runners
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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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Full sunShelter from cold, drying winds
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Partial shade
BAMBOO Pleioblastus chino f. elegantissimus
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Additional FeaturesGood to knowCan be used as a low hedgePests & DiseasesNonePlace of originJapan
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf Colour (if not green)Silver variegated
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Leaf marginEntire
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Leaf shapeLinear
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Seasonal InterestAutumnSpringSummerWinter
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilHumus-rich.
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WildlifeRabbit Resistant
Bamboo - Care Guide
1-2.5m (3-8ft)
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