Friendly name: Pygmy Tall - Ramosissimus

Pleioblastus pygmaeus
"Ramosissimus"

Maximum Height: 6'
Maximum Diameter: 0 1/8"
Minimum Temperature: -3° F
Does best in 1/2 day sun.
Spreading: Very Aggressive

Pleioblastus pygmaeus Ramosissimus


Similar to P. distichus and P. pygmaeus but taller and hardier with a unique fan shaped leaf pattern at the top of the culm.


Performance
Pleioblastus pygmaeus Ramosissimus (Zone 7)
Pleioblastus pygmaeus Ramosissimus
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First year
Bamboo - Pleioblastus pygmaeus Ramosissimus First year growth photo

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 pygmaeus Ramosissimus

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  
pygmaeus pig-MAY-us   Dwarf 
Ramosissimus ram-oh-SIS-ee-mus   Ramosissimus - Many branched 

Uses
Pleioblastus pygmaeus Ramosissimus
Edible shoots Too small Hedge Good
House 4 hours min. sun Wood quality Thin wall
Container Good Crafts Unknown
Screen High branching Ornamental Good
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