Friendly name: Distichus Dwarf Fernleaf

Pleioblastus distichus
"Dwarf Fernleaf"

Maximum Height: 2'
Maximum Diameter: 1/8"
Minimum Temperature: -5° F
Does best in 1/2 day sun.
Spreading: Very Aggressive
ID: Grif 13933 01 PL

Pleioblastus distichus Dwarf Fernleaf


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)
Pleioblastus distichus Dwarf Fernleaf
Pleioblastus distichus Dwarf Fernleaf...
First year
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Second year
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Third year
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Fourth year
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Fifth year
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Pronunciation
Pleioblastus distichus Dwarf Fernleaf

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
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
Edible shoots Too small Hedge Good
House 4 hours min. sun Wood quality Too small
Container Good Crafts Good
Screen Too short Ornamental Good
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