Bambusa multiplex 'Fern leaf'

Common name:  Fern leaf


 
This is a great, tropical looking bamboo with tiny  leaves 

resembling Oregon's native Sword Fern, the Polystichum 

munitum. We have been growing it since the mid 1990's 

and have never lost them due to freeze, even down to 

5° f, but we mulch heavily in the Fall with leaves.  It has 

yellow culms and makes an excellent hedge. It's hardy to 

12° F-15° F, but should be protected from very 

cold conditions.   Ours easily came back from three consecutive nights of 9° F, even many of the culms leafed back out 

after dropping their leaves.  Tends to lose it's "fern leaf" look when given fertile soil and ample water. Any of the 

Bambusa multiplex's would do well in the southern United States.Any of our Bambusa multiplex would make a nice 

addition to an interiorscape

Height x Diameter: Ht.  12’x.5"

Minimum temperature: Hardy to 12° –15° F  

USDA zone 9a-10, find your zone here Maya Gardens Inc - USDA zone map

Light: Full sun

Culm: Green to yellow

Uses: Hedge, perennial, houseplant, container

Spacing:  

               Giant Running bamboo:

#1, #2,  #3 containers 4'-5' o.c.

#5 and #7 containers   5'-10', o.c.

#15 container              8'-10', o.c.

Smaller growing bamboo should be planted closer, to fill in faster.  Dwarf bamboo in  #1  containers

 can be planted as close as 12"-18".  
                
                 Clumping Bamboo:      

Most clumping bamboo can be planted 5'-8' apart, o.c.

Soil:

  A well drained, loamy soil is ideal for most bamboo. With non water types of bamboo, good

 drainage is essential, to avoid root rot.  Add organic matter to amend the soil if necessary.  Bamboo

 is a heavy nitrogen feeder.  Remember that fresh bark can rob nitrogen as it decomposes. 

Distribution China

Spread Clumping

Pricing: 


Size                    Price each   

#1                        $18.00  (Sold out for 2010)

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