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Poaceae
Phyllostachys, Giant Timber Bamboo, Japanese Timber Bamboo, Madake 'Subvariegata'
Phyllostachysbambusoides
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Family
Poaceae
(poh-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Phyllostachys
(fy-lo-STAK-iss)
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Species
bambusoides
(bam-BOO-soy-deez)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
over 40 ft. (12 m)
Spacing
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
Unknown - Tell us
Bloom Color
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Bloom Time
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Other Details
Category
Ornamental Grasses and Bamboo
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Unknown - Tell us
Where to Grow
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Bloom Characteristics
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Bloom Size
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Other details
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Soil pH requirements
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Patent Information
Unknown - Tell us
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium
This plant is
monocarpic
Seed Collecting
Unknown - Tell us
Regional
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