The edges of its dark green leaves turn a creamy white in late fall or early winter, making this a very attractive bamboo. Leaves are up to 10 inches long by 2 1/4 inches wide. Mature culms are purplish green to purple.
Performance Sasa veitchii Kuma Zasa (Zone 7) |
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Pronunciation Sasa veitchii Kuma Zasa |
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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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Sasa | SAS-uh | Sasa is from the Japanese name for this bamboo species | |
veitchii | VEET-chee-eye | Named for James Veitch, 19th century botanist and owner of a famous Chelsea, England nursery | |
Kuma Zasa | KU-ma ZA-suh |
Uses Sasa veitchii Kuma Zasa |
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Edible shoots | Too small | Hedge | Good |
House | 4 hours min. sun | Wood quality | Too small |
Container | Good | Crafts | Good |
Screen | Too short | Ornamental | Excellent |