Shimada Bamboo

Pleioblastus shimadae is a low-growing, extremely dense bamboo that is perfect for use as a groundcover or for stabilizing sloping ground. It typically reaches only 0.5 to 1 metre in height and spreads to form a thick, evergreen carpet. Its foliage is a bright, cheerful green and is held very thickly on the stems. It is a running bamboo, and its dense root system makes it very effective at preventing soil erosion, though it should be used with caution in small garden beds. It is very hardy (H5) and easy to grow, coping with varied soil types and both sun and shade. To keep it looking neat, it can be sheared annually in early spring, which results in a fresh, uniform carpet of new growth. This makes it an excellent choice for modern, low-maintenance landscapes where a lush, green textured element is required. It is very reliable and requires minimal intervention once established. village.

Sun: Full sun to partial shade.

Soil: Any well-drained soil.

Hardiness: H5 — down to −15°C.