Friendly name: Palmata

Sasa palmata

Maximum Height: 7'
Maximum Diameter: 1/2"
Minimum Temperature: -5° F
Does best in 1/4 day sun.
Spreading: Aggressive

Sasa palmata

Has thick, leathery leaves that are up to 15 inches long by 2 1/2 inches wide. Grows taller in cooler climates. It does well in pots and containers and as a houseplant. Looks best when grown in shade.

Name	Botanical	Alternate	Meaning
Pronunciation Sasa palmata
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
palmata	pahl-MAH-tuh	palm-AH-tuh	Shaped like the palm of the hand

Year	Height	Diam	Low Temp	Winter damage	First shoot
Performance data Sasa palmata (Zone 7)
1	1'	0 1/16"	9°	High leaf burn	April 15
2	1.5'	0 1/16"	8°	High leaf burn	March 24
3	2'	0 1/8"	10°	Medium leaf burn	March 24
4	3'	0 1/4"	11°	Medium leaf burn	March 19
5	4'	0 1/4"	8°	Medium leaf burn	March 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.
Click here for more info Click here for photos

Uses Sasa palmata
Edible shoots	Too small	Hedge	Excellent
House	4 hours min. sun	Wood quality	Too small
Container	Good	Crafts	Good
Screen	Good	Ornamental	Good
Click the use link above for more info.

A	B	C	D
Prices
Sasa palmata
$30	$45	$65	$95
Check on availability before ordering sizes with this color background