Formerly Semiarundinaria villosa. The leaves are distinctive in being wider for their length than leaves of other bamboos.
Performance Semiarundinaria okuboi (Zone 7) |
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Pronunciation Semiarundinaria okuboi |
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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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Semiarundinaria | SEM-eye-ar-run-din-NAY-ree-uh | From the Latin semi meaning half and the noun "arundo" (cane) and the suffix "-aria" signifies belonging to. | |
okuboi | OH-kuh-boy | OH-kuh-BO-eye |
Uses Semiarundinaria okuboi |
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Edible shoots | Small | Hedge | Unknown |
House | Unknown | Wood quality | Unknown |
Container | Good | Crafts | Good |
Screen | Good | Ornamental | Excellent |