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Sasa tsuboiana

Also Known As

  • Sasa tsuboiana 'Green View' TM
  • Zasa

Plant type

bamboo

size

  • H: 4'-6'
  • W: 4'-5'

planting zones

  • 5a-10b

Sasa tsuboiana plant details

Sasa tsuboiana is an evergreen bamboo with green foliage. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Sasa tsuboiana

Plant type: bamboo
Plant family: poaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 4 FT - 5 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
Uses: container plant, contorted

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sasa tsuboiana

USDA Zones: 5a - 10b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This moderately spreading 4-6' Japanese bamboo sports attractive large (to 10" x 2") deep green foliage; lovely accent or container. PSh/M
Sasa tsuboiana is a quite hardy (to -20 degrees F) evergreen Bamboo, with 7" long dark green leaves that hang vertically. Plants reach 3' in height and do run, making this a good choice when you are looking for a deer resistant shade tolerant groundcover.

Gardening facts about Sasa tsuboiana plant

How to Grow Sasa tsuboiana

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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Plant Type

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Zones

6a-10b

Size

Height: 4'-8'

Width: 4'-6'

  • sun - shade
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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

Height: 2'-5'

Width: 6'-30'

  • sun - mostly shade
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Plant Type

Bamboo

Zones

6a-9b

Size

Height: 3'-9'

Width: 3'-15'

  • mostly sun - shade
  • regular
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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 2'-10'

  • mostly sun - shade
  • even moisture - regular
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Zones

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Size

Height: 8'-10'

Width: 5'-30'

  • mostly sun - shade
  • regular
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