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Sasa Palmata (Palm-Leaved Bamboo)


About Sasa Palmata

Sasa palmata is one of the largest-leaved bamboos of genus Sasa. Its common name is the palm-leaved bamboo, and it is widely grown for its tropical effect, with vibrant green, palm-like leaves that can grow up to 15 inches long and 3-4 inches wide. It is potentially a very invasive runner, so it [...]

Bamboo Genus Descriptions


Arundinaria
Genus of small to medium size hardy running bamboos, with numerous branches at each node and persistent culm sheaths. New shoots in spring. Most species have been moved to other genera.

Fargesia
Clumping bamboos from the alpine conifer forests of west and southwest China. Medium to small and all very cold hardy, but not tolerant of extremely [...]