Phyllostachys atrop. 'Green Parfume' - 60-80 CM C5

Description
With its medium green leaf colouring, Phyllostachys 'Green Perfume' (Phyllostachys atrovaginata) is a decorative design element in the garden which, with its upright growth, can be used as a free-growing hedge or as a stand-alone plant. Sunny to semi-shady locations with well-drained soil are preferred. In favourable conditions, this hardy bamboo reaches a height of approx. 7 m and grows up to 5 m wide.

Bulletpoints
* beautiful foliage * edible * tolerates pruning * black shoots

Leaves
High leaf ornamental value. The evergreen leaves of the Phyllostachys 'Green Perfume' are medium green. Black shoots.

Spread
China.

Frost hardiness
The Phyllostachys 'Green Perfume' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Phyllostachys 'Green Perfume' is an upright-growing bamboo that can reach a height of 4 - 7 m and a width of 3 - 5 m. Rapidly growing. It usually grows 1 - 2 m per year.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Pruning
This plant is tolerant of pruning.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Use
Screen, solitary, hedge, pond edge

Root
Phyllostachys atrovaginata 'Green Perfume' is a shallow-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms runner-forming roots.