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Semiarundinaria yashadake f. kimmei

A vigorous, clump-forming bamboo, growing to 3m or more tall, with green oblong leaves up to 25cm long. The densely-packed canes are yellow with a green stripe and may be flushed red if in a sunny position

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Size
Ultimate height
2.5–4 metres
Time to ultimate height
5–10 years
Ultimate spread
1.5–2.5 metres
Growing conditions
Loam
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green Variegated Yellow Green
Summer Green Variegated Yellow Green
Autumn Green Variegated Yellow Green
Winter Green Variegated Yellow Green
Position
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade
Aspect

West–facing or South–facing or East–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H5
Botanical details
Family
Poaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Semi evergreen
Habit
Bushy
Genus

Semiarundinaria are tall, upright, vigorous bamboos with running rhizomes but may form dense clumps in cooler areas; smooth canes bear several branches at each node with narrowly lance-shaped leaves

Name status

Correct

Plant range
Japan

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in moderately fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil, in full sun or light dappled shade. May become invasive in warm, moist or favourable conditions and need restraining; see bamboo control and bamboo cultivation

Propagation

Propagate from young rhizome cuttings or by division in spring

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Architectural
  • Patio and container plants
  • Low Maintenance
  • Hedging and screens
Pruning

Remove weak, dead, damaged or spindly stems in spring and thin to show off stems to best effect

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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