Friendly name: Mini distichus

Pleioblastus distichus 'Mini'

Maximum Height: 1'
Maximum Diameter: 0 1/8"
Minimum Temperature: -5° F
Does best in 1/2 day sun.
Spreading: Very Aggressive

Pleioblastus distichus 'Mini'

Like the species, but only 8 - 12 inches high, this bamboo makes an excellent ground cover. A rapid spreader which can be mowed to the desired height.

Name	Botanical	Alternate	Meaning
Pronunciation Pleioblastus distichus 'Mini'
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
Pleioblastus	plee-o-blast-us		From the Greek pleio - many and blastos meaning germ, bud or sprout
distichus	DIS-tie-kus		From the Greek meaning two ranked (refers to the leaf pattern on the branch)

Year	Height	Diam	Low Temp	Winter damage	First shoot
Performance data Pleioblastus distichus 'Mini' (Zone 7)
1	1'	0 1/16"	12°	Low leaf burn
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Uses Pleioblastus distichus 'Mini'
Edible shoots	Too small	Hedge	Excellent
House	2 hours min. sun	Wood quality	Good
Container	Good	Crafts	Good
Screen	Excellent	Ornamental	Excellent
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Prices
Pleioblastus distichus 'Mini'
$15	$30	$50	$80
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