Pleioblastus linearis

Pleioblastus linearis (04/04/2015, Kyoto Botanic Gardens, Kyoto, Japan)

Position: Full sun to partial shade

Flowering period: N/A

Soil: Moist, well drained

Eventual Height: 4m

Eventual Spread: 2m

Hardiness: 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b, 11

Family: Poaceae

Pleioblastus linearis is an evergreen bamboo with a spreading habit and erect canes. Its mid green leaves are lanceolate with entire margins, up to 25cm long and 15mm broad. Its mid green canes may achieve  diameter of up to 1.5cm. Its roots are rhizomes which aids its spread and given the right conditions may become invasive.

Pleioblastus linearis Leaf (04/04/2015, Kyoto Botanic Gardens, Kyoto, Japan)

Pleioblastus linearis, commonly known as Pleioblastus, is native to south Japan. Pleioblastus linearis is synonymous with Arundinaria linearis.

The etymological root of the binomial name Pleioblastus is derived from the Greek pleios meaning ‘many’ and blastos meaning ‘shoot’. Linearis is from the Latin lineare meaning ‘to line’.

The landscape architect may find Pleioblastus linearis useful as a screening or hedging bamboo as its canes have a dense habit.

Ecologically, Pleioblastus linearis is of little wildlife value in the UK.

Pleioblastus linearis Cane (04/04/2015, Kyoto Botanic Gardens, Kyoto, Japan)

Pleioblastus linearis prefers moist, fertile, humus rich, well-drained soils. It tolerates most pH of soil.

Pleioblastus linearis requires little maintenance. Large clumps may be divided in spring. A root barrier may be installed at the time of planting to restrict the spread of this plant.

Landscape Architecture

Pleioblastus pumilus

Pleioblastus pumilus (30/12/2013, Kew Gardens, London)

Position: Full sun to partial shade

Flowering period: N/A

Soil: Moist, well drained

Eventual Height: 80cm

Eventual Spread: 3m

Hardiness: 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b

Family: Poaceae

Pleioblastus pumilus is an evergreen bamboo with a spreading habit and erect canes. Its dark green leaves are lanceolate with entire margins, up to 7cm long and 15mm broad. Its roots are rhizomes which aids its spread and given the right conditions may become invasive.

Pleioblastus pumilus, commonly known as Pleioblastus, is native to Japan. Pleioblastus pumilus is synonymous with Arundinaria pumila.

The etymological root of the binomial name Pleioblastus is derived from the Greek pleios meaning ‘many’ and blastos meaning ‘shoot’. Pumilus is from the Latin meaning ‘dwarf’.

The landscape architect may find Pleioblastus pumilus useful as an effective ground cover bamboo. It may be used to stabilise banks or used as part of a woodland planting scheme due to its shade tolerance. It dislike drought conditions.

Pleioblastus pumilus Leaf (30/12/2013, Kew Gardens, London)

Ecologically, Pleioblastus pumilus is of little wildlife value in the UK.

Pleioblastus pumilus prefers moist, fertile, humus rich, well-drained soils. It tolerates most pH of soil. It will tolerate poor soils.

Pleioblastus pumilus requires little maintenance. Large clumps may be divided in spring. A root barrier may be installed at the time of planting to restrict the spread of this plant.

Pleioblastus chino

Pleioblastus chino (30/12/2013, Kew Gardens, London)

Position: Full sun

Flowering period: N/A

Soil: Moist, well drained

Eventual Height: 3m

Eventual Spread: 1.5m

Hardiness: 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b

Family: Poaceae

Pleioblastus chino is an evergreen bamboo with a spreading habit and erect canes. Its mid green leaves are lanceolate with entire margins, up to 25cm long and 22mm broad. Its canes may achieve  diameter of up to 2cm. Its roots are rhizomes which aids its spread and given the right conditions may become invasive.

Pleioblastus chino, commonly known as Pleioblastus, is native to Japan and east China. Pleioblastus chino is synonymous with Arundinaria chino.

The etymological root of the binomial name Pleioblastus is derived from the Greek pleios meaning ‘many’ and blastos meaning ‘shoot’. Chino is derived from the Japanese vernacular, being the name for a small bamboo.

The landscape architect may find Pleioblastus chino useful as a screening or hedging bamboo as its canes have a dense habit.

Pleioblastus chino Leaf (30/12/2013, Kew Gardens, London)

Ecologically,  Pleioblastus chino is of little wildlife value in the UK.

Pleioblastus chino prefers moist, fertile, humus rich, well-drained soils. It tolerates most pH of soil.

Pleioblastus chino requires little maintenance. Large clumps may be divided in spring. A root barrier may be installed at the time of planting to restrict the spread of this plant.