Mary Ann and Bert Silverman
1458 Dusty Road
Crewe, Virginia 23930
(434) 645-7662
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Less invasive than many other running bamboos. Culms are erect with leaves up to 12 inches long by 1 1/2 inches wide. Branch and culm leaves are persistent. Very effective as a hedge or screen and tolerates more shade than Phyllostachys varieties. Also does well in tubs and pots and as a house plant. In ancient Japan, the culms were used to make arrows, hence the name "Arrow Bamboo." Reportedly quite tolerant of salty air.
| Pronunciation Pseudosasa japonica Arrow Bamboo |
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| Name | Botanical | Alternate | Meaning |
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| Pseudosasa | SOO-doh-SAS-uh | False sasa | |
| japonica | juh-PON-eye-kuh | Of or from Japan | |
| Performance data Pseudosasa japonica Arrow Bamboo (Zone 7) |
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| Year | Height | Diam | Low Temp | Winter damage | First shoot |
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| 1 | 6' | 0 1/4" | 9° | High leaf burn | April 21 |
| 2 | 8' | 0 3/8" | 8° | Medium leaf burn | March 24 |
| 3 | 10' | 0 1/2" | 10° | Medium leaf burn | March 10 |
| 4 | 12' | 0 1/2" | 11° | Low leaf burn | April 4 |
| 5 | 15' | 0 7/8" | 8° | Low leaf burn | April 9 |
| We start harvesting and grooming our groves after the 5th year, so any results after that would not reflect the true performance of the grove. | |||||
| Uses Pseudosasa japonica Arrow Bamboo |
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| Edible shoots | Too small | Hedge | Excellent |
| House | 2 hours min. sun | Wood quality | Good |
| Container | Good | Crafts | Good |
| Screen | Excellent | Ornamental | Good |
| Prices | |||
| Pseudosasa japonica Arrow Bamboo | |||
| A | B | C | D |
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| $35 | $50 | $70 | $100 |
| Check on availability before ordering sizes with this color background | |||
©2008 MidAtlanticBamboo
Individuals can use any photos or information on our site for non commercial use.
We would appreciate a credit line.