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BAMBOO Pseudosasa japonica
Commonly known as Arrow bamboo
The hardiest and most commonly used hedging bamboo which has seeded and died out in many Cornish gardens over recent years
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EvergreenLeaves, dark-green, silvery beneath to 35cm (14in) long.
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Height3-4.5m (10-15ft)
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SpreadIndefinite
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BambooFast-growing, broadly upright, bamboo with olive canes, turning pale beige.
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HedgeIdeal for hedging
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Tall Shrub
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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 sun
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Partial shade
BAMBOO Pseudosasa japonica
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Additional FeaturesGood to knowOne of the most wind-tolerant. Makes a good screen or hedge. A non-perishable barrier to restrict spread will keep it to its allotted site.Pests & DiseasesNone.Place of originJapan, South Korea.
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Garden Location/ConditionsWoodland garden
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf marginEntire
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Leaf shapeLanceolate
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Seasonal InterestAutumnSpringSummerWinter
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Soil ConditionsAlkaline / Chalk lovingFertile moist well-drained soilHumus-rich.
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WildlifeRabbit Resistant
Bamboo - Care Guide
3-4.5m (10-15ft)
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