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Common Names: U

ueda-zasa: Pleioblastus shibuyanus 'Tsuboi'
umbrella bamboo: Fargesia murieliae 'Adams #105'
umbrella sedge: Cyperus flabelliformis

Catalog as of April 01, 2008

Pleioblastus

(Gramineae - grass family)

Perhaps 40 or so species of mostly low-growing, vigorously spreading bamboos. Most are native to Japan. The smaller species are suitable for use as ground covers. A number of species which were formerly classified as Arundinarias are now included here.

argenteostriatus

max ht 3' • max culm dia ¼" • min temp 0°F

okina-dake

ground cover, sun - part shade
Japan

Leaves are green, striped with white. Variegation is sharpest in new foliage, becoming less apparent as the leaves age. May prefer a bit of shade, but does well here in full sun. A vigorous spreader, it is useful as ground cover but needs restraint.

less than (<) 1' tall, cat # 8G5D1 $14.95 each.
1'-2' tall, cat # 8G5D2 $24.95 each.

chino murakamiansis

max ht 10' • max culm dia ¾" • min temp 10°F

kinkazan

container, screen, part shade
Japan

Leaves are variegated with fine alternating lines of green and white. An especially handsome species.

cat # 8H3M
$15.95 each

chino vaginatus variegatus

max ht 6' • max culm dia ½" • min temp 10°F

(bamboo)

ground cover, part shade
Japan

The narrow leaves are striped with fine white lines. Variegation fades slightly in older foliage, but persists through the year. Prefers partial shade.

less than (<) 1' tall, cat # 8H3P1 $14.95 each.
1'-2' tall, cat # 8H3P2 $25.95 each.

distichus 'Mini'

max ht 18" • max culm dia 1/16" • min temp -5°F

dwarf fernleaf bamboo

container, ground cover, sun - part shade
Japan

One of the smallest bamboos in cultivation. Small leaves, about 1-1/2 - 2" long. Well suited for use as a ground cover.

less than (<) 1' tall, cat # 8G5E1 $11.95 each.
1'-2' tall, cat # 8G5E2 $22.95 each.

distichus 'Okinozasa'

max ht 18" • max culm dia ⅛" • min temp 5°F

(bamboo)

ground cover, sun - part shade
Japan

Similar to Pleioblastus distichus 'Mini', but a bit larger. Well suited for use as a ground cover.

cat # 8G5G
$13.95 each

gramineus

max ht 12' • max culm dia ½" • min temp 10°F

ta-ming

ground cover, sun - part shade
Japan

Abundant masses of long, slender, bright green, grass-like leaves give this species a distinctive, ornamental appearance. The culm tops have been used as brooms.

cat # 8G5H
$22.95 each

humilis

max ht 7' • max culm dia ¼" • min temp 0°F

(bamboo)

container, ground cover, sun - part shade
Japan

This attractive species with dense, dark green foliage makes a very effective erosion-preventing groundcover. Can also serve as a good hedge where conditions are favorable. Grows well in sun or part shade, but may look most handsome when given a bit of shade. Under good conditions it can spread quickly.

cat # 8G5J
$14.95 each

kongosanensis aureostriatus

max ht 6' • max culm dia ¼" • min temp 0°F

(bamboo)

ground cover, sun - part shade
Japan

Dark green leaves with occasional golden stripes. Lower surface of leaf is softly hairy.

cat # 8G5K
$16.95 each

simonii 'Variegatus'

max ht 20' • max culm dia 1½" • min temp 0°F

variegated medake

edible, container, ground cover, sun - part shade
Japan

Many of the leaves on this cultivar are strongly variegated with distinct white stripes. A slow spreader, useful for hedges or screens. Has an unusual "running and clumping" growth habit; tends to form scattered clumps, with spaces in between. Produces strong, straight culms which are useful for many purposes. Widely used in its native region for fans, fences, and stakes. Shoots are edible.

cat # 8H5G
$24.95 each

shibuyanus 'Tsuboi'

max ht 2' • max culm dia ¼" • min temp 0°F

ueda-zasa

ground cover, part shade
Japan

Leaves are dark green, striped with white. Variegation is most evident on the new growth, but persists quite well. A distinctive feature of this selection is that while the extent of the variagation on each individual leaf is variable, the leaf midribs are almost always white.

less than (<) 1' tall, cat # 8G5P1 $14.95 each.
1'-2' tall, cat # 8G5P2 $25.95 each.

variegatus

max ht 4' • max culm dia ¼" • min temp 0°F

dwarf whitestripe bamboo

ground cover, part shade
Japan

A relatively slow spreader, and quite hardy. Leaves are dark green, sharply variegated with white stripes. Variegation persists throughout the year. The form which we are offering will probably attain a height of only about 2'. Prefers partial shade.

less than (<) 1' tall, cat # 8H5P1 $14.95 each.
1'-2' tall, cat # 8H5P2 $25.95 each.

viridistriatus

max ht 3' • max culm dia ¼" • min temp 0°F

dwarf greenstripe bamboo

ground cover, sun - part shade
Japan

New leaves are green striped with gold. Gold coloration is very bright in the new growth becoming less pronounced as the leaves age. Leaf undersides are covered with soft hairs, giving them a velvety feel. Prefers a bit of shade.

less than (<) 1' tall, cat # 8H5S1 $14.95 each.
1'-2' tall, cat # 8H5S2 $25.95 each.