Phyllostachys Species, Zhejiang Bamboo

Phyllostachysplatyglossa

Family
Poaceae (poh-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Phyllostachys (fy-lo-STAK-iss)
Species
platyglossa (plat-ee-GLOSS-uh)
Synonym
Phyllostachys platyglossa f. leucodermis
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Height
30-40 ft. (9-12 m)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
Bloom Color
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Ornamental Grasses and Bamboo
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Burgundy/Maroon
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

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