Friendly name: Pitt White

Yushania anceps
'Pitt White'

Maximum Height: 25'
Maximum Diameter: 1/2"
Minimum Temperature: -3° F
Does best in 3/4 day sun.
Spreading: Moderate

Yushania anceps Pitt White


Yushannia anceps 'Pitt White' bamboo has narrow, weeping leaves. It produces both running and clumping rhizomes. This clone was introduced to the U.S. from Britain.


Performance
Yushania anceps Pitt White (Zone 7)
Yushania anceps Pitt White
Yushania anceps Pitt White...
First year
Bamboo - Yushania anceps Pitt White First year growth photo

Second year
Bamboo - Yushania anceps Pitt White Second year growth photo

Third year
Bamboo - Yushania anceps Pitt White Third year growth photo

Fourth year
Bamboo - Yushania anceps Pitt White Fourth year growth photo

Fifth year
Bamboo - Yushania anceps Pitt White Fifth year growth photo
Pronunciation
Yushania anceps Pitt White

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
Yushania yoo-SHAY-nee-uh   Yushania of or from Yushan (Taiwan), where this bamboo was first found 
anceps AN-seps   Two-edges, uncertain 

Uses
Yushania anceps Pitt White
Edible shoots Too small Hedge Excellent
House 4 hours min. sun Wood quality Too small
Container Good Crafts Good
Screen Good Ornamental Good
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