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. Reportedly quite tolerant of salty air. Similar to Pseudosasa japonica Arrow except that it has white stripes on its leaves.
| Pronunciation Pseudosasa japonica variegata |
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| Name | Botanical | Alternate | Meaning |
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| Pseudosasa | SOO-doh-SAS-uh | False sasa | |
| japonica | juh-PON-eye-kuh | Of or from Japan | |
| variegata | var-ee-GOT-tuh | ||
| Uses Pseudosasa japonica variegata |
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| Edible shoots | Too small | Hedge | Good |
| House | 4 hours min. sun | Wood quality | Good |
| Container | Good | Crafts | Excellent |
| Screen | Excellent | Ornamental | Excellent |
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