Just bought this from Lidl. 'Pseudosasa japonica'. Apparently this Bamboo was once used to make arrow shafts
It is quite different from the other Bamboo on my garden, the Phyllostachys genus 'Aura' & 'Nigra'.
This one produces a profusion of slender culms that grow tightly together, forming a dense hedge, with large, dark green foliage and a somewhat tropical appearance.
The label says it is a tough and versatile bamboo which thrives in shade but also grows well in a sunny location and is wind tolerant.
It can be pruned to almost any height and sheared into a rigid, square hedge. The culm retains a tan colored outer covering called a "culm sheath" which creates a checkered contrast with the green culm.
To stop it spreading I will need to restrict the roots with a solid barrier.
Sunday 2 August 2009
Japanese Arrow Bamboo
Just bought this from Lidl. 'Pseudosasa japonica'. Apparently this Bamboo was once used to make arrow shafts
It is quite different from the other Bamboo on my garden, the Phyllostachys genus 'Aura' & 'Nigra'.
This one produces a profusion of slender culms that grow tightly together, forming a dense hedge, with large, dark green foliage and a somewhat tropical appearance.
The label says it is a tough and versatile bamboo which thrives in shade but also grows well in a sunny location and is wind tolerant.
It can be pruned to almost any height and sheared into a rigid, square hedge. The culm retains a tan colored outer covering called a "culm sheath" which creates a checkered contrast with the green culm.
To stop it spreading I will need to restrict the roots with a solid barrier.
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Interesting. I was in Japan doing a study tour of the gardens in and around Kyoto in April this year. If you are interested, you could see my blog at http://cazzcorner.blogspot.com
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