Image: onidiras-iNaturalist (cc-by-nc) via iNaturalist
Exposurefull sun
Watermoderate
Typebamboo
Distribution
Shibataea kumasasa
ruscus-leaved bamboo
Description
A dwarf, compact bamboo, forming dense, leafy clumps with pale green canes to 1.5m in height, maturing to dull brown. with dark green leaves to 10cm in length
Mature Height
1.5m
Mature Spread
1m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Evergreen
Growth Habit
Clumping
Growth Speed
Moderate · 0.2 m/yr
Soil Texture
ClayLoam
Soil pH
AcidAlkalineNeutral
Soil Moisture
Moist but well-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H0
Hardiness (USDA)
Zones 7-11
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
ArchitecturalPatio and container plants