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Kuma Bamboo Grass

Scientific name: Sasa veitchii
Taxonomy
Family:Poaceae
Type:Groundcovers evergreen
Native:NO
Plant Requirements
Zone:6 to 10
Sun:Partial shade to full shade
Moisture:Wet
Plant Characteristics
Height:3 ft
Width:30 ft
Additional Characteristics
Trees


Fruit

Leaves


Bark
Wildlife value

Poisonous
Description Kuma Bamboo is classified as a moderately spreading groundcover with slim culms and lance shaped leaves.

  Morphology:
This evergreen species attains a height of 3’-6’, but over time can spread to 30’ unless it is contained with a root barrier. It features deep green leaves with distinctive white edges. Leaves are 10” long, ribbed and oval in shape. Kuma Bamboo can spread up to 1 foot each year.

  Adaptation:
This is a plant from Southeast Asia where it is found in moist, deep woodlands. Here in the Pacific Northwest home gardeners are advised to plant it in a shady portion of their yards. Be sure to dig a 2’ deep trench and line it with heavy black plastic to stop the spread of this ground cover.

  Pests:
None reported.
For assistance, contact Dr. Charles Brun (brunc@wsu.edu), (360) 397-6060 5701
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