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Phyllostachys, Drooping Timber Bamboo, Zig-Zag Bamboo 'Spring Beauty'

Phyllostachysflexuosa

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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
flexuosa (fleks-yoo-OH-suh)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Height
30-40 ft. (9-12 m)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
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Bloom Color
Inconspicuous/none
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Category
Ornamental Grasses and Bamboo
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Burgundy/Maroon
Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics

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Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information

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Propagation Methods

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Seed Collecting

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