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Phyllostachyselegans

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Family
Poaceae (poh-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Phyllostachys (fy-lo-STAK-iss)
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Species
elegans (ELL-eh-ganz)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
N/A
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Bloom Time
N/A
Other Details
Category
Ornamental Grasses and Bamboo
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color
Bronze
Dark/Black
Orange/Apricot
Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting

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Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Vista, California(9 reports)

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