Similar to Pseudosasa japonica "Arrow Bamboo" except that culm internodes tend to be swollen in shape somewhat like that of a green onion. This feature makes it an interesting-looking specimen plant or container plant.
Performance Pseudosasa japonica 'Tsutsumiana' Green Onion (Zone 7) |
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Pronunciation Pseudosasa japonica 'Tsutsumiana' Green Onion |
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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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Pseudosasa | SOO-doh-SAS-uh | False sasa | |
japonica | juh-PON-eye-kuh | Of or from Japan | |
Tsutsumiana | suh-SUM-eye-an-uh |
Uses Pseudosasa japonica 'Tsutsumiana' Green Onion |
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Edible shoots | Too small | Hedge | Excellent |
House | 2 hours min. sun | Wood quality | Good |
Container | Good | Crafts | Excellent |
Screen | Excellent | Ornamental | Excellent |