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BAMBOO Chimonobambusa quadrangularis
Commonly known as Square-stemmed bamboo
Rare species requiring shelter but which is highly invasive. New shoots can appear several feet from the old stems
Further Reading....
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Evergreen - dark-green leaves 20cm (8in) long are produced from prominent cane nodes.
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Height - 2.5-3m (8-10ft) -
Spread - indefinite.
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Bamboo - vigorous, spreading, rhizomatous bamboo. Forms loose clumps of erect canes.
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Hedge - Ideal for hedging
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Tall Shrub
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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) -
Against a wall - or other sheltered location.
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Partial shade -
Additional Features - Good to know - - syn. Arundinaria quadrangularis. Older canes become square in cross-section. -
Pests & Diseases - slugs on emerging shoots. -
Place of origin - southeastern China, Taiwan. -
Garden Location/Conditions - Woodland garden -
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Hardiness - Fully hardy -
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Leaf margin - Entire - see photos above -
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 - - humus-rich.
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Wildlife - Rabbit Resistant -
Bamboo - Care Guide
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2.5-3m (8-10ft)
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Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
Garden Goodies
Slate Plant Labels
These wonderfully tactile natural slate plant labels are hand made in Cornwall and come with a chalk pen.
Just stick them in your pot or border. Pack of 6.
Only £10.20
Garden Goodies
Slate Tie-on Plant Labels
Hand made in Cornwall, these delightful natural slate labels are perfect for pots.
Comes with chalk pen. Pack of 5
Only £10.20
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