Sasa — 6 species
Botanical species in the genus Sasa recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Sasa cernua
Sasa cernua
Family: Poaceae
Cultivation
Sasa cernua is native to the temperate zone of central and northern Japan, where winter temperatures can fall below -20°c. Species in this genus generally grow best in partial shade, preferring a damp humus rich soil. Members of this genus are notably resistant to honey fungus.
Full cultivation guide →Sasa kurilensis
Sasa kurilensis
Family: Poaceae
Cultivation
Sasa kurilensis is a very hardy species, it grows wild further north than any other bamboo, succeeding even in areas with heavy snow. It tolerates temperatures down to about -20°c. Species in this genus generally grow best in partial shade, preferring a damp humus rich soil.
Full cultivation guide →Sasa nipponica
Sasa nipponica
Family: Poaceae
Cultivation
Sasa nipponica is found in the temperate zone of central and southern Japan and is said to be able to tolerate temperatures down to about -20°c. Requires a good humus rich loam with ample moisture in the growing season. Prefers partial shade, growing well in thin woodland.
Full cultivation guide →Sasa palmata
Sasa palmata
Family: Poaceae
Cultivation
Sasa palmata is native to the temperate zones of Japan and Korea. A very hardy plant, it can tolerate temperatures down to about -20°c without much damage. Prefers a position in partial shade, growing best in a good humus rich loam with ample moisture in the growing season.
Full cultivation guide →Sasa senanensis
Sasa senanensis
Family: Poaceae
Cultivation
Sasa senanensis grows in the cool temperate zone of Japan and is said to be hardy to at least -20°c. Prefers a position in partial shade, growing best in a good humus rich loam with ample moisture in the growing season. It grows well in thin woodland.
Full cultivation guide →Sasa veitchii
Sasa veitchii
Family: Poaceae
Cultivation
Sasa veitchii grows in the cool temperate zone of northern Japan and is very cold hardy - it can tolerate temperatures down to about -22°c. Prefers a position in partial shade, growing best in a good humus rich loam with ample moisture in the growing season. It grows well in thin woodland.
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