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Sasa kurilensis

Also Known As

  • BAMBOO
  • Chishima Zasa
  • Kurile Island Bamboo

Plant type

bamboo

size

  • H: 6'-12'
  • W: 4'-24'

planting zones

  • 6b-10a

Sasa kurilensis plant details

Sasa kurilensis is an evergreen bamboo with green foliage. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Sasa kurilensis

Plant type: bamboo
Plant family: poaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 4 FT - 24 FT - wide, 6 FT - 12 FT - tall
Uses: tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sasa kurilensis

USDA Zones: 6b - 10a
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer, humidity
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Thriving further north than any other bamboo, this spreader to 10' tall has attractive shiny 8" long leaves and is also the most important Sasa economically, providing shoots for food and culms for wood and pulp. S-Sh/M-W

Gardening facts about Sasa kurilensis plant

How to Grow Sasa kurilensis

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • humidity tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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aka Sasa palmata 'nebulosa', BAMBOO, Broadleaf Bamboo, Palmata Bamboo

Plant Type

Bamboo

Zones

6a-10b

Size

Height: 4'-8'

Width: 4'-6'

  • sun - shade
  • regular
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Plant Type

Groundcover, Bamboo

Zones

6a-9b

Size

Height: 2'-5'

Width: 6'-30'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • regular
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aka Sasa tsuboiana 'Green View' TM, Zasa

Plant Type

Bamboo

Zones

5a-10b

Size

Height: 4'-6'

Width: 4'-5'

  • mostly sun - shade
  • even moisture - regular
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aka Indocalamus tesselatus, Sasa tessellatus

Plant Type

Bamboo

Zones

6a-9b

Size

Height: 3'-9'

Width: 3'-15'

  • mostly sun - shade
  • regular
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Plant Type

Perennial, Groundcover, Grass / Grass Like, Bamboo

Zones

6a-9b

Size

Height: 1'-4'

Width: 2'-10'

  • mostly sun - shade
  • even moisture - regular
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