Has thick, leathery leaves that are up to 15 inches long by 2 1/2 inches wide. Grows taller in cooler climates. It does well in pots and containers and as a houseplant. Looks best when grown in shade.
Performance Sasa palmata (Zone 7) |
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Pronunciation Sasa palmata |
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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 | |
palmata | pahl-MAH-tuh | palm-AH-tuh | Shaped like the palm of the hand |
Uses Sasa palmata |
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Edible shoots | Too small | Hedge | Excellent |
House | 4 hours min. sun | Wood quality | Too small |
Container | Good | Crafts | Good |
Screen | Good | Ornamental | Good |