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Phyllostachys nuda (Nuda bamboo)

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Botanical Name: Phyllostachys nuda fil-lo-STAK-iss new-dah

Common Name: Nuda bamboo Genus: Phyllostachys

Nuda is one of the hardiest bamboos. New culms emerge purplish green, eventually lightening to match the leaf color. This is a running bamboo, so take precautions for restraint. Though it is reluctant to spread into very dry soils, it is resistant to some drought.
Noteworthy characteristics: Hardy, tall bamboo to 15 feet and as wide as you wish.
Care: Rich, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or part shade. Can take some drought.
Propagation: Divide in spring.
Problems: Rust and stem smut are common, while slugs and snails can attack emerging shoots.

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Height	10 ft. to 15 ft.
Growth Habit	Runs
Growth Pace	Fast Grower
Light	Full Sun to Part Shade
Moisture	Medium Moisture
Maintenance	Moderate
Characteristics	Showy Foliage
Foliage Color	Evergreen
Uses	Ground Covers, Screening
Style	Beds and Borders
Seasonal Interest	Spring Interest, Summer Interest, Fall Interest
Type	Grasses

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posted by judgehort
1/25/2010
Region: Northeast
Zone: 7

I grow Phyllostachys nuda; it is still young and has not 'run' anywhere yet. Canada's Bamboo World rates its hardiness at -32 C. Should my plant show signs of heavy expansion in future, I shall resort to eating the new shoots, which are reputed to be very tasty.

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