Phyllostachys bissetii - 200-250 CM C35

Description
With its dark green leaf colouring and olive-green, floured stems, Bamboo (Phyllostachys bissetii) is a decorative design element in the garden, which can be used as a free-growing hedge or as a single plant with its dense and branched growth. Sunny to semi-shady locations with well-drained and nutrient-rich soil are preferred. Under favourable conditions, this hardy bamboo reaches a height of approx. 6 m and grows up to 4 m wide.

Bulletpoints
* tolerates pruning

leaves
The evergreen leaves of the Bamboo are dark green, lanceolate and glossy.

Spread
China.

Frost hardiness
The Bamboo has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Bamboo is a dense and branching large shrub that can reach a height of 4 - 6 m and a width of 2 - 4 m. It usually grows 1 - 1.5 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
Privacy screen, solitary, hedge

Stems
Bamboo is characterised by its floured, olive-green stems.

Root
Phyllostachys bissetii is a shallow-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms runner-forming roots.