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x Phyllosasa tranquillans 'Shiroshima' Is a bamboo with slender canes, and narrowly oblong, yellow-striped leaves to 25cm in length.

Bamboo Habit: Clump-forming Non-invasive.

Size: Ultimate height 2.0-3.0 metres  Ultimate spread: 1-2 metres.

Aspect: South-facing or West-facing, Sheltered 

Cultivation: Grow in fertile, humus-rich moist but well-drained soil in full sun.

We recommend growing Shiroshima bamboos in either large pots, they prefer short fat containers or troughs. They also do very well in enclosed raised beds. If you wish to grow them in the soil we recommend using a plastic root barrier to ensure the roots only grow in the areas you want them to. Generally, Shiroshima bamboos clump-form for a number of years, but after this when they have filled the area you have given them they will want to spread and look for new soil. Bamboos can be easily controlled be annual pruning (removal) of any unwanted stems, this is usually done between May and July. If you need more bamboo care advise do please call or email us.

Soil: Moist but well-drained, Acid, Neutral or Alkaline Loam.

Suggested planting locations and garden types: Architectural or Hedging / Screens

Pruning: Thin spent canes as required to improve appearance of plant.

Plants supplied: 15 Litre 150-180cm black growers pots.

Syn. Hibanobambusa Shiroshima, Phyllostachys Shiroshima.