Shibataea kumasaca bamboo has short, broad leaves that give it a unique appearance. The slender, nearly solid culms bear prominent nodes and short slightly zigzag internodes. It prefers acid soil and shows extensive leaf burn if in alkaline environments.
| Performance Shibataea kumasaca (Zone 7) |
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| Pronunciation Shibataea kumasaca |
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Botanical Latin is essentially a written language ....
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| Name | Botanical | Alternate | Meaning |
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| Shibataea | she-BAT-uh-e-uh | ||
| kumasaca | ku-ma-SA-kuh | ||
| Uses Shibataea kumasaca |
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| Edible shoots | Too small | Hedge | Excellent |
| House | 4 hours min. sun | Wood quality | Thin wall |
| Container | Good | Crafts | No |
| Screen | High branching | Ornamental | Excellent |
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