Like the species, but only 8 - 12 inches high, this bamboo makes an excellent ground cover. A rapid spreader which can be mowed to the desired height.
| Performance Pleioblastus distichus 'Mini' (Zone 7) |
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| Pronunciation Pleioblastus distichus 'Mini' |
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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 'Mini' |
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| Edible shoots | Too small | Hedge | Excellent |
| House | 2 hours min. sun | Wood quality | Good |
| Container | Good | Crafts | Good |
| Screen | Excellent | Ornamental | Excellent |
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