Friendly name: Japonica Arrow

Pseudosasa japonica
"Arrow Bamboo"

Maximum Height: 18'
Maximum Diameter: 3/4"
Minimum Temperature: -3° F
Does best in 1/2 day sun.
Spreading: Moderate

Pseudosasa japonica Arrow Bamboo

Less invasive than many other running bamboos. Culms are erect with leaves up to 12 inches long by 1 1/2 inches wide. Branch and culm leaves are persistent. Very effective as a hedge or screen and tolerates more shade than Phyllostachys varieties. Also does well in tubs and pots and as a house plant. In ancient Japan, the culms were used to make arrows, hence the name "Arrow Bamboo." Reportedly quite tolerant of salty air.

Performance
Pseudosasa japonica Arrow Bamboo (Zone 7)

Pseudosasa japonica Arrow Bamboo

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Second year
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Third year
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Fourth year
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Name	Botanical	Meaning
Pronunciation Pseudosasa japonica Arrow Bamboo
Botanical Latin is essentially a written language .... How they are pronounced really matters little provided they sound pleasant and are understood by all concerned... W.T. Stearn an authority on Botanical Latin
Pseudosasa	SOO-doh-SAS-uh	False sasa
japonica	juh-PON-eye-kuh	Of or from Japan

Uses Pseudosasa japonica Arrow Bamboo
Edible shoots	Too small	Hedge	Excellent
House	2 hours min. sun	Wood quality	Good
Container	Good	Crafts	Good
Screen	Excellent	Ornamental	Good
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Friendly name: Japonica Arrow

Pseudosasa japonica "Arrow Bamboo"

Maximum Height: 18' Maximum Diameter: 3/4" Minimum Temperature: -3° F Does best in 1/2 day sun. Spreading: Moderate