Friendly name: Lancifolia

Shibataea lancifolia

Maximum Height: 7'
Maximum Diameter: 1/4"
Minimum Temperature: -5° F
Does best in 1/2 day sun.
Spreading: Moderate
ID: Grif 13939

Shibataea lancifolia


Leaves are longer and narrower than on others of the genus. A good ornamental plant for a shady site.

Pronunciation
Shibataea lancifolia

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

Name Botanical Alternate Meaning
Shibataea she-BAT-uh-e-uh    
lancifolia lance-eye-FOL-ee-uh   Lance-shaped leaves 

Performance data
Shibataea lancifolia (Zone 7)
Year Height Diam Low Temp Winter damage First shoot
1 1' 0 1/16" 10° Medium leaf burn March 18
2 2' 0 1/16" 11° Medium leaf burn April 4
3 2' 0 1/16" Medium leaf burn April 3
4 2.5' " Low leaf burn April 8
5 3' 0 1/16" None April 25
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.
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Uses
Shibataea lancifolia
Edible shoots Too small Hedge Good
House 2 hours min. sun Wood quality Too small
Container Good Crafts Good
Screen Good Ornamental Excellent
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Prices
Shibataea lancifolia
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$25 $40 $60 $90
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