Sasa veitchii (Bamboo)
Sasa veitchii description: Sasa develops distinctive white stripes on the leaf edge, a feature which remains throughout the winter. Reaching 1.5 metres in height sasa will slowly spread forming a dense ground cover of evergreen bamboo foliage. Good under shade.
Sasa veitchii cultivation notes: Member of the Bamboo family Sasa is a compact evergreen spreading (often invasive) grass. It prefers part to full shade and well drained fertile soil.
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Plant Strengths: Ornamental winter bark / tracery; All round tough plant suitable for problem areas; Evergreen foliage for all year round colour and screening; Suitable for container growing; Architectural plant – ideal as a ‘stand out’ plant; Attractive form or foliage for all year interest; Tolerates heavy clay soils; Suitable for planting in full shade.
Plant Weaknesses: Will not tolerate exposed, cold or hot and sunny locations; Does not produce showy attractive flowers.
Common Missspellings: Sassa, Sasser, Saasa, Saser, Sasar, Sisa, Sosa