Branchlets bear tiny, two ranked leaves which are often only 1 inch long by 1/4 inch wide. A good ground cover or container plant.
Performance Pleioblastus distichus Dwarf Fernleaf (Zone 7) |
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Pronunciation Pleioblastus distichus Dwarf Fernleaf |
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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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Pleioblastus | plee-o-blast-us | From the Greek pleio - many and blastos meaning germ, bud or sprout | |
distichus | DIS-tie-kus | From the Greek meaning two ranked (refers to the leaf pattern on the branch) |
Uses Pleioblastus distichus Dwarf Fernleaf |
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Edible shoots | Too small | Hedge | Good |
House | 4 hours min. sun | Wood quality | Too small |
Container | Good | Crafts | Good |
Screen | Too short | Ornamental | Good |