Bambusa, Chinese Bamboo, Hedge Bamboo 'Fernleaf'

Bambusamultiplex

Family
Poaceae (poh-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Bambusa (bam-BOO-suh)
Species
multiplex (MUL-tih-pleks)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Height
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
Spacing
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
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)
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Ornamental Grasses and Bamboo
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Vista, California(9 reports)

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
0
neutral
0
negative
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Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | October 2004 | positive

very attractive and relatively common species of Bambusa... makes small, tight clumps of thin culms topped with miniature leaves- only 1"...Read More

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