Yushannia anceps 'Pitt White' bamboo has narrow, weeping leaves. It produces both running and clumping rhizomes. This clone was introduced to the U.S. from Britain.
| Pronunciation Yushania anceps Pitt White |
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| Name | Botanical | Alternate | Meaning |
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| Yushania | yoo-SHAY-nee-uh | Yushania of or from Yushan (Taiwan), where this bamboo was first found | |
| anceps | AN-seps | Two-edges, uncertain | |
| Performance data Yushania anceps Pitt White (Zone 7) |
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| Year | Height | Diam | Low Temp | Winter damage | First shoot |
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| 1 | 9' | 0 3/8" | 8° | Medium leaf burn | May 4 |
| 2 | 8.5' | 0 1/2" | 6° | Low leaf burn | May 7 |
| 3 | 8' | 0 1/2" | 5° | None | April 29 |
| 4 | 11' | 0 1/2" | 12° | Low leaf burn |   |
| Uses Yushania anceps Pitt White |
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| Edible shoots | Too small | Hedge | Excellent |
| House | 4 hours min. sun | Wood quality | Too small |
| Container | Good | Crafts | Good |
| Screen | Good | Ornamental | Good |
| Prices | |||
| Yushania anceps Pitt White | |||
| A | B | C | D |
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| N/A | $65 | $85 | $115 |
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