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Phyllostachys, Giant Gray Bamboo 'Shimadake'

Phyllostachysnigra

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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

nigra (NY-gruh)

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Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Evergreen

Height

30-40 ft. (9-12 m)

over 40 ft. (12 m)

Spacing

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Hardiness

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

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)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

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Bloom Time

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Northern California, CA | March 2005 | positive

Similar to 'Henon', but the culms have random brown stripes. Beautiful lacy green foliage.

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