Mary Ann and Bert Silverman
1458 Dusty Road
Crewe, Virginia 23930
(434) 645-7662
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"Variegated Simon" has some leaves variegated; some are solid green. Leaves on a culm may be different types---broad, narrow, green or white striped. Variegation tends to fade in winter. It spreads somewhat more aggressively than "Simon." Makes an attractive container plant or ornamental.
| Pronunciation Pleioblastus simonii variegatus |
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Botanical Latin is essentially a written language ....
How they are pronounced really matters little provided they sound pleasant and are understood by all concerned... |
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| Name | Botanical | Alternate | Meaning |
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| Pleioblastus | plee-o-blast-us | From the Greek pleio - many and blastos meaning germ, bud or sprout | |
| simonii | SI-mon-ee-eye | SE-MOAN-ee-eye | |
| Uses Pleioblastus simonii variegatus |
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| Edible shoots | Too small | Hedge | Excellent |
| House | 4 hours min. sun | Wood quality | Too small |
| Container | Excellent | Crafts | Excellent |
| Screen | Good | Ornamental | Excellent |
| Prices | |||
| Pleioblastus simonii variegatus | |||
| A | B | C | D |
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| $45 | $60 | $80 | $110 |
| Check on availability before ordering sizes with this color background | |||
©2008 MidAtlanticBamboo
Individuals can use any photos or information on our site for non commercial use.
We would appreciate a credit line.