Pseudosasa — 5 species
Botanical species in the genus Pseudosasa recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Pseudosasa amabilis
Pseudosasa amabilis
Family: Poaceae
Cultivation
Pseudosasa amabilis is moderately cold resistant. It has withstood several degrees of frost in southern England, with reports that it can tolerate short-lived temperatures down to about -10°c., though it can be badly damaged in prolonged cold spells. Prefers an open loam of fair quality and a position sheltered from cold drying winds.
Full cultivation guide →Pseudosasa hindsii
Pseudosasa hindsii
Family: Poaceae
Cultivation
Pseudosasa hindsii is found in the warm tropical to subtropical regions of southeast China. Succeeds in most soils but prefers a good loamy soil in a sheltered position in semi-shade. Requires deep shade and a position sheltered from north and east winds.
Full cultivation guide →Pseudosasa humilis
Pseudosasa humilis
Family: Poaceae
Cultivation
Pseudosasa humilis can tolerate winter temperatures down to at least -10°c. Succeeds in most soils but prefers a good loamy soil in a sheltered position in semi-shade. Dislikes drought.
Full cultivation guide →Pseudosasa japonica
Pseudosasa japonica
Family: Poaceae
Cultivation
Pseudosasa japonica is one of the easiest bamboos to grow in the temperate zone It is very hardy, tolerating temperatures down to at least -15°c, with some reports saying -24°c. Prefers an open loam of fair quality and a position sheltered from cold drying winds but it tolerates maritime exposure. Succeeds on peaty soils.
Full cultivation guide →Pseudosasa longiligula
Pseudosasa longiligula
Family: Poaceae
Cultivation
Pseudosasa longiligula Bamboos have an interesting method of growth. Each plant produces a number of new stems annually - these stems grow to their maximum height in their first year of growth, subsequent growth in the stem being limited to the production of new side branches and leaves. In the case of some mature tropical species the new stem could be as much as 30 metres tall, with daily increases in height of 30cm or more during their peak growth time.
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