From the Pacific coast of Japan. Low growing with prominent nodes and large leaves. Leaves are smaller than those of Sasa veitchii but just as attractive. New leaves are green and remain so until fall when they develop cream and tan edges.
Performance Sasa nipponica Ward (Zone 7) |
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Pronunciation Sasa nipponica Ward |
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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 | |
nipponica | nip-PON-eye-kuh | Japanese |
Uses Sasa nipponica Ward |
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Edible shoots | Too small | Hedge | Good |
House | 2 hours min. sun | Wood quality | Too small |
Container | Good | Crafts | Good |
Screen | Too short | Ornamental | Excellent |