Arundinaria pygmaea (Pygmy Bamboo)
Botanical Information
| Family | Poaceae |
| Genus | Arundinaria |
| Species | pygmaea |
| Synonyms | Pleioblastus pygmaeus |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Shrub (deciduous) |
| Origin | Unknown in the wild, cultivated in Japan. |
| Pronunciation |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 6 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 5 - 6a |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H7 - H6 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -23 - (-18) |
| Temperature (°F) | -5 - 5 |
| Height | 10 - 20 cm |
| Growth | Fast |
Description and Growing Information
| Bark/Stem Description | Stems are very small and slender, growing to 10-20 cm x 1 mm, solid and flattened above. |
| Leaf Description | Leaves grow to 2-4 x 0.2-0.5 cm, usually slightly downy, becoming papery white during hard winters. |
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