Friendly name: Narrow leaf Bamboo (linearis)

Pleioblastus linearis

Maximum Height: 14'
Maximum Diameter: 1"
Minimum Temperature: 10° F
Does best in full sun.
Spreading: Aggressive

Pleioblastus linearis


Although this bamboo is native to Japan in came to the U.S. from Taiwan. A vigorous runner with long, narow, grass-like leaves. In Okinawa, the culms with leaves still attached are used as roofing material.

Pronunciation
Pleioblastus linearis

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
Pleioblastus plee-o-blast-us   From the Greek pleio - many and blastos meaning germ, bud or sprout  
linearis lin-AIR-iss   Linear or lined 

Uses
Pleioblastus linearis
Edible shoots Excellent Hedge Too tall
House Too large Wood quality Excellent
Container Good Crafts Good
Screen High branching Ornamental Excellent
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Prices
Pleioblastus linearis
A B C D
$30 $45 $65 $95
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