Phyllostachys flexuosa
Phyllostachys flexuosa (Zigzag Bamboo)
is a fully hardy perennial evergreen bamboo. It grows well in semi-shade and direct sun, and prefers medium levels of water. It has high drought tolerance. This bamboo has all year round interest.Care and maintenance
[edit]Can be invasive and the spread of rhizomes must be controlled by means of a root barrier or regular pruning.
Soil
Phyllostachys flexuosa grows in soils ranging from a pH of 8 (slightly alkaline ranges from 7.6 to 8) to 5.5 (very acidic ranges from 5.2 to 5.5). It is adapted to chalk, clay loam, loam, loamy sand, sandy clay loam and sandy loam soils, and prefers high fertility.
Growth
This is a arching plant and has a rhizomatous growth form, and has an ultimate height of 10m / 32.8ft and spread of 3m / 9.8ft. It can take 16-20 years to reach its ultimate height.. The vegetative spread rate is fast.
Leaves
It has green leaves. They are llanceolate in shape.
Uses
Architectural, city courtyard garden, drought resistant, screen and tropical effect.
Stem
The stem is green and yellow.
Progagation
Propagation techniques include division.
-23°C / -9.4F 8 to 5.5 16-20 years 10m / 32.8ft 3m / 9.8ft
| Scientific classifications [Edit] | |
|---|---|
| Genus ? | Phyllostachys |
| Specific epithet ? | flexuosa |
| Common names |
|---|
| Zigzag Bamboo (Ireland) |
References [edit] ?
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