Bamboo 'Shima-shimofuri' Sasa kurilensis 'Shima-shimofuri' (v)

ABOUT
S. kurilensis 'Shima-shimofuri' is a spreading bamboo with slender canes up to 2m in height, bearing leaves to 30cm in length, variably striped with creamy-white
Plant Info
Care
Common Problems
About this plant
Names
Family
Poaceae
Synonyms
bamboo 'Shima-shimofuri'
Common names
Sasa kurilensis 'Shimofuri'
Characteristics
Foliage type
Evergreen
Height
1.5-2.5 metres
Spread
2.5-4 metres
Hardiness zones
H5
Light
Full Sun, Partial Shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove weak, dead, damaged or spindly stems in spring and thin to show off stems to best effect. Cut out any flowering shoots promptly to discourage more from forming
Soil
Loam, Sand, SoilClay
Suitable locations
Hardiness zone
Hedging & Screens Ground Cover Architectural
Propogation
Propagate by young rhizome cuttings and the division of established plants in Spring
Pests
Slugs may damage new shoots
Diseases
Generally disease free
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