Sasa chimakisasa

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Basic Information

Family: Poaceae or Gramineae

Genus: sasa

Plant ID (slug): sasa-chimakisasa

Numeric ID: 25379

USDA Hardiness: Coming soon

Ratings

Physical Characteristics

Sasa chimakisasa is an evergreen Bamboo. It is in leaf all year. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Wind. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland). It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

E. Asia - Japan.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Dappled Shade; Shady Edge;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Shoots Stem Edible Uses: Young shoots - cooked[177].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known

Detailed Information

Additional Information

Title: Sasa chimakisasa