Pleioblastus chino 'Kimmei'
Also Known As
- Kimmei Dwarf Bamboo
Plant type
grass / grass like, bamboo
size
- H: 6'-10'
- W: 3'-20'
planting zones
- 7b-10b
Pleioblastus chino 'Kimmei' plant details
Pleioblastus chino 'Kimmei' is an evergreen bamboo or grass (or grassy in appearance) with gold, green and variegated foliage. Features grassy texture. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something for erosion control, heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Pleioblastus chino 'Kimmei'
- Plant type: bamboo or grass (or grassy in appearance)
- Plant family: poaceae
- Foliage: evergreen gold, green and variegated
- Mature size: 3 FT - 20 FT - wide, 6 FT - 10 FT - tall
GROWING CONDITIONS for Pleioblastus chino 'Kimmei'
- USDA Zones: 7b - 10b
- Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: regular
- Resistant to: deer, erosion, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Forestfarm
Gardening facts about Pleioblastus chino 'Kimmei' plant
How to Grow Pleioblastus chino 'Kimmei'
Sun Exposure
- mostly sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- erosion control
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- variegated
- gold
- green
Wildlife
- deer resistant
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- grassy
Landscape groups by tags
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
Height: 1'-2'
Width: 3'-20'
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
Height: 1'-4'
Width: 2"-10'
- sun - shade
- regular
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Plant Type
Groundcover, Bamboo
Zones
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Size
Height: 3'-10'
Width: 3'-20'
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- regular
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 36"
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
Height: 1'-4'
Width: 2'-10'
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- even moisture - regular
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