Phyllostachys viridiglaucescens - 400-450 CM C35

Description
The Green-glaucous bamboo (Phyllostachys viridiglaucescens) with its medium green leaf colouring and blue-green stems is a decorative design element in the garden, which can be used as a free-growing hedge or as a single plant with its bushy and upright growth. Sunny to semi-shady locations with well-drained and loose soil are preferred. In favourable conditions, this hardy bamboo reaches a height of approx. 10 m and grows up to 6 m wide.

Bulletpoints
* edible * tolerates pruning

leaves
The winter-green leaves of the Green-glaucous bamboos are medium green, glossy. They are about 12 - 15 cm in size.

Spread
China.

Frost hardiness
The Green-glaucous bamboo has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Green-glaucous bamboo is a bushy and upright growing bamboo that can reach a height of 6 - 10 m and a width of 4 - 6 m. It usually grows 1 - 1.5 m per year.

Water
The plant needs plenty of water. Do not allow the soil to dry out.

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
Green-glaucous bamboo is characterised by its blue-green stems.

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