Linear Bamboo

Pleiobastus Linearis

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Overview

Pleioblastus linearis, commonly known as Linear Bamboo, is a slender, clumping bamboo hailing from Japan. Maturing to a height of 6-8 feet, with striking elongated leaves, this cultivar thrives in USDA zones 6-10. It prefers partial shade to full sun and requires moderate water, with a spread of about 3-6 feet wide. Ideal for creating textured backdrops or privacy screens in a temperate garden design.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 7–10Climate Temperate

Linear Bamboo (Pleiobastus Linearis) — Pleioblastus linearis, commonly known as Linear Bamboo, is a slender, clumping bamboo hailing from Japan

Linear Bamboo (Pleiobastus Linearis) — Maturing to a height of 6-8 feet, with striking elongated leaves, this cultivar thrives in USDA zones 6-10

Linear Bamboo (Pleiobastus Linearis) — It prefers partial shade to full sun and requires moderate water, with a spread of about 3-6 feet wide

Linear Bamboo (Pleiobastus Linearis) — Ideal for creating textured backdrops or privacy screens in a temperate garden design

Linear Bamboo (Pleiobastus Linearis) — commonly known as Linear Bamboo

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 7–10

Shape & size

Mature height: 6–12 Ft.
Mature width: 1–3 Ft.

Classification

Family: Poaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Linear Bamboo (Pleiobastus Linearis) — Pleioblastus linearis, commonly known as Linear Bamboo, is a slender, clumping bamboo hailing from Japan

Linear Bamboo (Pleiobastus Linearis) — Maturing to a height of 6-8 feet, with striking elongated leaves, this cultivar thrives in USDA zones 6-10

Linear Bamboo (Pleiobastus Linearis) — It prefers partial shade to full sun and requires moderate water, with a spread of about 3-6 feet wide

Linear Bamboo (Pleiobastus Linearis) — Ideal for creating textured backdrops or privacy screens in a temperate garden design

Linear Bamboo (Pleiobastus Linearis) — commonly known as Linear Bamboo

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