Friendly name: Sasa Kuma Zasa

Sasa veitchii
"Kuma Zasa"

Maximum Height: 5'
Maximum Diameter: 1/4"
Minimum Temperature: -3° F
Does best in 1/4 day sun.
Spreading: Aggressive

Sasa veitchii Kuma Zasa

The edges of its dark green leaves turn a creamy white in late fall or early winter, making this a very attractive bamboo. Leaves are up to 10 inches long by 2 1/4 inches wide. Mature culms are purplish green to purple.

Performance
Sasa veitchii Kuma Zasa (Zone 7)

Sasa veitchii Kuma Zasa

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First year
Bamboo - Sasa veitchii Kuma Zasa First year growth photo

Second year
Bamboo - Sasa veitchii Kuma Zasa Second year growth photo

Third year
Bamboo - Sasa veitchii Kuma Zasa Third year growth photo

Fourth year
Bamboo - Sasa veitchii Kuma Zasa Fourth year growth photo

Fifth year
Bamboo - Sasa veitchii Kuma Zasa Fifth year growth photo

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Name	Botanical	Meaning
Pronunciation Sasa veitchii Kuma Zasa
Botanical Latin is essentially a written language .... How they are pronounced really matters little provided they sound pleasant and are understood by all concerned... W.T. Stearn an authority on Botanical Latin
Sasa	SAS-uh	Sasa is from the Japanese name for this bamboo species
veitchii	VEET-chee-eye	Named for James Veitch, 19th century botanist and owner of a famous Chelsea, England nursery
Kuma Zasa	KU-ma ZA-suh

Uses Sasa veitchii Kuma Zasa
Edible shoots	Too small	Hedge	Good
House	4 hours min. sun	Wood quality	Too small
Container	Good	Crafts	Good
Screen	Too short	Ornamental	Excellent
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Friendly name: Sasa Kuma Zasa

Sasa veitchii "Kuma Zasa"

Maximum Height: 5' Maximum Diameter: 1/4" Minimum Temperature: -3° F Does best in 1/4 day sun. Spreading: Aggressive