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Phyllostachys Species, Iridescens Bamboo, Red Sheath Bamboo

Phyllostachysiridescens

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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

iridescens (ir-id-ES-enz)

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Synonym

Phyllostachys iridescens f. luteosulcata

Phyllostachys iridescens f. striata

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Evergreen

Provides Winter Interest

Height

15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)

20-30 ft. (6-9 m)

Spacing

Unknown - Tell us

Hardiness

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

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)

Danger

N/A

Bloom Color

Inconspicuous/none

Bloom Time

N/A

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neutral

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