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Plant Habit: Grass/Grass-like
Sun Requirements: Partial Shade to Full Shade
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 6b -20.6 °C (-5 °F) to -17.8 °C (0 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 9b
Plant Height: 6 feet to 9 feet
Plant Spread: Spreads by underground runners
Underground structures: Rhizome
Uses: Erosion control
Propagation: Other methods: Division
Stolons and runners
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger

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Common names
  • Japanese Broadleaf Bamboo
  • Large Leaved Bamboo

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Location: Botanical Garden Meise
Date: 2016-02-05
Location: Red Butte Garden, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Date: 2020-09-21
Comments:
  • Posted by hhong (Elgin, TX - Zone 8b) on Dec 7, 2014 7:57 PM concerning plant:
    The leaf can be used like banana leaves and corn husks to wrap food in cooking.

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