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Shibataea kumasasa

Also Known As

Shibataea kumasaca
Ruscus-leaved Bamboo
Zigzag or Rescues leaved Bamboo

Plant type

groundcover, bamboo

size

H: 2'-7'
W: 3'-20'

planting zones

6a-9b

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Shibataea kumasasa plant details

Shibataea kumasasa is an evergreen groundcover bamboo with green foliage. Features grassy texture. Grows well with bright shade - dappled shade and regular water. Does well in acidic soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Shibataea kumasasa

Plant type: groundcover bamboo
Plant family: poaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT - 20 FT - wide, 2 FT - 7 FT - tall
Uses: hedge, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Shibataea kumasasa

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: bright shade - dappled shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

One of the most attractive container-bamboos, short broad green leaves give this 3' clumper/slow runner a unique and attractive appearance. PSh/M

By: Forestfarm

A short bamboo with dense foliage, Shibataea kumasaca will usually grow to around five feet in height. The most interesting part of this plant is the leaves, which are short and wide giving a very unusual appearance, especially from a distance. It is one of the best plants for growing in a container because of the soft shape of the leaves and how dense the plant grows.

Shibataea kumasaca is fast to establish but spreads slower than many other running bamboos and is easier to control. The rhizomes tend to remain closer to the surface than with the larger bamboos such as Phyllostachys. It is perfect for a well pruned hedge as the canes remain very upright and the branches are short, making the plant easier to prune to a specific shape.