Bamboo,Semiarundinaria fastuosa available for purchase on line from the Pot and Grass Co. Colchester Essex UK

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" Semiarundinaria fastuosa" .

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Description - Semiarundinaria fastuosa.

• Semiarundinaria fastuosa. The Noble bamboo, and justly called so. This native of the islands and lowlands of Japan and also found to some extent in China Korea and Taiwan. Producing   fine tall vertical clumps, extremely useful where space is limited. This is an architectural bamboo tall and elegant stately well deserving its title of   The Noble Bamboo. The culms emerge green covered with cream coloured sheaths but age to a wonderful red purple in the sun topped with long lush narrow leaves. It is an excellent bamboo for coastal areas being very tolerant of salt laden air as well as pollution.

Semiarundinaria is a genus of bamboo that is a  native of the islands and lowlands of Japan but also found to some extent in China Korea and Taiwan.  It is a bit of an oddity as far as its species goes it is sterile, never known to produce flowers, it is most probably a hybrid between Phyllostachys and Pleioblastus. The best known of the species is Semiarundinaria fastuosa

In their native habitat  their root system which is leptomorphic   can wander, however in the cooler more temperate zones of the UK few run to except in the warmest gardens  and are easily controlled by mowing or snapping off the culms.

Except where indicated on the left   most are quite easy to grow with only an annual pruning of the dead culms  and brush out   to worry about. A good organic mulching and an annual feed is always appreciated. Remember to let fallen leaves compost down around the plant to replace valuable silica.

Most   Semiarundinaria prefer full sun but some will tolerate light or dappled shade apart from that they are not particular about the soil they are in,   but on the whole   preferring heavier richer soils that can be kept evenly moist but not waterlogged.

Once the plants are established they are fairly drought tolerant however they need to be kept watered until they have a proper foothold.

On the whole mostly pest free. Maybe an occasional attack of Aphids, Mealy bugs, Vine weevil, or the dreaded mite. If you don't mind chemicals spray with a propriety insecticide or alternatively use one of the organic sprays now available. If mites are the problem cut down the canes and burn them along with any fallen leaves and spray the surrounding area with miticide.

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For more information there are many excellent reference books available in particular " Bamboos and Grasses" John Ardel. Collins Press. " Taming the Dragon" , Paul Whittaker, Timber Press.
Also take a look at The European Bamboo Society. The American Bamboo Society. The Australian Bamboo Society, Bamboo in Scandinavian