Photo of Pseudosasa japonica 'Akebonosuji' foliage by Tejas Tropicals

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Pseudosasa japonica 'Akebonosuji'

Also Known As

  • Akebonosuji Bamboo

Plant type

bamboo

size

  • H: 10'-18'
  • W: 5'-20'

planting zones

  • 7a-10b

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Pseudosasa japonica 'Akebonosuji' plant details

Pseudosasa japonica 'Akebonosuji' is an evergreen bamboo with green, variegated and white foliage. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant, seaside / salt tolerant, verticillium wilt resistant and wind tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Pseudosasa japonica 'Akebonosuji'

Plant type: bamboo
Plant family: poaceae
Foliage: evergreen green, variegated and white
Mature size: 5 FT - 20 FT - wide, 10 FT - 18 FT - tall
Uses: border plant, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Pseudosasa japonica 'Akebonosuji'

USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer, heat, humidity, seaside / salt, verticillium wilt and wind
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A cold hardy bamboo good to 0 ºF. Some leaves are green fading to white at the tip and some are striped with white. Like japonica, the leaves are large.

By: Tejas Tropicals

Gardening facts about Pseudosasa japonica 'Akebonosuji' plant

How to Grow Pseudosasa japonica 'Akebonosuji'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant
    • seaside / salt tolerant
    • wind tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • white
    • green
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • grassy
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