Mary Ann and Bert Silverman
1458 Dusty Road
Crewe, Virginia 23930
(434) 645-7662
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Shibataea kumasaca bamboo has short, broad leaves that give it a unique appearance. The slender, nearly solid culms bear prominent nodes and short slightly zigzag internodes. It prefers acid soil and shows extensive leaf burn if in alkaline environments.
| Pronunciation Shibataea kumasaca |
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| Name | Botanical | Alternate | Meaning |
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| Shibataea | she-BAT-uh-e-uh | ||
| kumasaca | ku-ma-SA-kuh | ||
| Performance data Shibataea kumasaca (Zone 7) |
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| Year | Height | Diam | Low Temp | Winter damage | First shoot |
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| 1 | 0.75' | 0 1/16" | 9° | High leaf burn | May 12 |
| 2 | 1' | 0 1/16" | 8° | Low leaf burn | May 26 |
| 3 | 2' | 0 1/16" | 10° | None | June 3 |
| 4 | 3' | 0 1/16" | 11° | None | May 24 |
| 5 | 3' | 0 1/16" | 8° | None | May 28 |
| 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 Shibataea kumasaca |
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| Edible shoots | Too small | Hedge | Excellent |
| House | 4 hours min. sun | Wood quality | Thin wall |
| Container | Good | Crafts | No |
| Screen | High branching | Ornamental | Excellent |
| Prices | |||
| Shibataea kumasaca | |||
| A | B | C | D |
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| $20 | $35 | $55 | $85 |
| 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.