Friendly name: Japonica Arrow

Pseudosasa japonica
"Arrow Bamboo"

Maximum Height: 18'
Maximum Diameter: 3/4"
Minimum Temperature: -3° F
Does best in 1/2 day sun.
Spreading: Moderate

Pseudosasa japonica Arrow Bamboo


Less invasive than many other running bamboos. Culms are erect with leaves up to 12 inches long by 1 1/2 inches wide. Branch and culm leaves are persistent. Very effective as a hedge or screen and tolerates more shade than Phyllostachys varieties. Also does well in tubs and pots and as a house plant. In ancient Japan, the culms were used to make arrows, hence the name "Arrow Bamboo." Reportedly quite tolerant of salty air.


Performance
Pseudosasa japonica Arrow Bamboo (Zone 7)
Pseudosasa japonica Arrow Bamboo
Pseudosasa japonica Arrow Bamboo...
First year
Bamboo - Pseudosasa japonica  Arrow Bamboo First year growth photo

Second year
Bamboo - Pseudosasa japonica  Arrow Bamboo Second year growth photo

Third year
Bamboo - Pseudosasa japonica  Arrow Bamboo Third year growth photo

Fourth year
Bamboo - Pseudosasa japonica  Arrow Bamboo Fourth year growth photo

Fifth year
Bamboo - Pseudosasa japonica  Arrow Bamboo Fifth year growth photo
Pronunciation
Pseudosasa japonica Arrow Bamboo

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
Pseudosasa SOO-doh-SAS-uh   False sasa 
japonica juh-PON-eye-kuh   Of or from Japan 

Uses
Pseudosasa japonica Arrow Bamboo
Edible shoots Too small Hedge Excellent
House 2 hours min. sun Wood quality Good
Container Good Crafts Good
Screen Excellent Ornamental Good
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