Friendly name: Pitt White

Yushania anceps
'Pitt White'

Maximum Height: 25'
Maximum Diameter: 0 1/2"
Minimum Temperature: 10° F
Does best in 3/4 day sun.
Spreading: Moderate

Yushania anceps Pitt White


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
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)
Year Height Diam Low Temp Winter damage First shoot
1 9' 0 3/8" Medium leaf burn May 4
2 8.5' 0 1/2" Low leaf burn May 7
3 8' 0 1/2" None April 29
4 11' 0 1/2" 12° Low leaf burn  
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Uses
Yushania anceps Pitt White
Edible shoots Too small Hedge Excellent
House 4 hours min. sun Wood quality Too small
Container Good Crafts Good
Screen Good Ornamental Good
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Prices
Yushania anceps Pitt White
A B C D
N/A $65 $85 $115
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