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Bissett Bamboo
Phyllostachys bissettii
Pronunciation: fil-oh-STAY-kis bis-SET-eye
SKU #01128
LIGHT:
Full sun, Partial sun
WATER:
Keep soil moist, but not soggy.
SIZE:
Quickly reaches 20 ft. tall, spreading vigorously by underground stems.
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| Description | One of the hardier bamboos! Large dark green leaves are borne on tall, one-inch diameter stems. Forms a beautiful, tall, dense screen or large container specimen. This is a running bamboo that should be contained. Evergreen. |
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| Bloom Time | Inconspicuous; prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs, Fast Growing, Benefits Birds |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Spreading |
| Landscape Use | Container, Privacy Screen, Windbreak |
| Design Ideas | This rugged Bamboo can help create an Asian or tropical garden where there is a good deal of frost. It is invasive, therefore best grown in big ceramic pots or in a tightly constrained bed. Grow at corners of buildings, use as a dense, tall screen on property lines or adjacent to commercial land uses. Makes a beautiful background for water features and garden art. You also get a bonus of unlimited cut Bamboo poles for staking other plants! |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Japanese Maple (Acer); Azalea (Azalea); Lily of the Valley (Pieris); Peony (Paeonia); Pachysandra (Pachysandra) |
| Care Instructions | Thrives in humus-rich, well-drained soils. Spreads by rhizomes and can become invasive; best contained in a non-perforated pot with the lip above soil level. Protect root zone with a 4 to 6-inch layer of mulch to protect in harsh winter regions. Remove older canes and new shoots at the base to thin and reduce vigor. |
| History | This species is native to China and introduced sometime after the middle 19th century. It is valued as a more cold hardy alternative to P. aurea and may be the most cold hardy species of this genus. It is also among the tallest and in China it is known as "fishing pole bamboo". Like all bamboo it is a true grass and therefore fall into the Graminaeae family with its smaller cousins. It is native to much of Asia and is a chief source of paper pulp and construction material, and the shoots as a food crop too. This genus was likely collected by the great plant hunter, Dr. Philipp von Siebold, 1791-1866, physician of the Dutch East India Company. He worked with Joseph Zuccarini, a botanical professor in Munich to classify the genus of about 80 species. |
Details
| Description | One of the hardier bamboos! Large dark green leaves are borne on tall, one-inch diameter stems. Forms a beautiful, tall, dense screen or large container specimen. This is a running bamboo that should be contained. Evergreen. |
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| Bloom Time | Inconspicuous; prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs, Fast Growing, Benefits Birds |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Spreading |
Style
| Landscape Use | Container, Privacy Screen, Windbreak |
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| Design Ideas | This rugged Bamboo can help create an Asian or tropical garden where there is a good deal of frost. It is invasive, therefore best grown in big ceramic pots or in a tightly constrained bed. Grow at corners of buildings, use as a dense, tall screen on property lines or adjacent to commercial land uses. Makes a beautiful background for water features and garden art. You also get a bonus of unlimited cut Bamboo poles for staking other plants! |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Japanese Maple (Acer); Azalea (Azalea); Lily of the Valley (Pieris); Peony (Paeonia); Pachysandra (Pachysandra) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Thrives in humus-rich, well-drained soils. Spreads by rhizomes and can become invasive; best contained in a non-perforated pot with the lip above soil level. Protect root zone with a 4 to 6-inch layer of mulch to protect in harsh winter regions. Remove older canes and new shoots at the base to thin and reduce vigor. |
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History
| History | This species is native to China and introduced sometime after the middle 19th century. It is valued as a more cold hardy alternative to P. aurea and may be the most cold hardy species of this genus. It is also among the tallest and in China it is known as "fishing pole bamboo". Like all bamboo it is a true grass and therefore fall into the Graminaeae family with its smaller cousins. It is native to much of Asia and is a chief source of paper pulp and construction material, and the shoots as a food crop too. This genus was likely collected by the great plant hunter, Dr. Philipp von Siebold, 1791-1866, physician of the Dutch East India Company. He worked with Joseph Zuccarini, a botanical professor in Munich to classify the genus of about 80 species. |
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Frequently asked questions
Does Bissett Bamboo produce flowers?
Inconspicuous; prized for foliage.
Is Bissett Bamboo evergreen or deciduous?
Bissett Bamboo is Evergreen.
What are the special features of Bissett Bamboo?
Bissett Bamboo is Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs, Fast Growing, Benefits Birds.
How fast does Bissett Bamboo grow?
Bissett Bamboo has a Fast growth rate.
What is the growth habit of Bissett Bamboo?
Bissett Bamboo grows in an Spreading habit.
Where can I use Bissett Bamboo in my landscape?
Bissett Bamboo is suitable for: Container, Privacy Screen, Windbreak.
How can I use Bissett Bamboo in my garden design?
This rugged Bamboo can help create an Asian or tropical garden where there is a good deal of frost. It is invasive, therefore best grown in big ceramic pots or in a tightly constrained bed. Grow at corners of buildings, use as a dense, tall screen on property lines or adjacent to commercial land uses. Makes a beautiful background for water features and garden art. You also get a bonus of unlimited cut Bamboo poles for staking other plants!
What color is the foliage of Bissett Bamboo?
Bissett Bamboo has Green foliage.
What plants grow well with Bissett Bamboo?
Good companion plants for Bissett Bamboo include: Japanese Maple (Acer); Azalea (Azalea); Lily of the Valley (Pieris); Peony (Paeonia); Pachysandra (Pachysandra).
How do I care for Bissett Bamboo?
Thrives in humus-rich, well-drained soils. Spreads by rhizomes and can become invasive; best contained in a non-perforated pot with the lip above soil level. Protect root zone with a 4 to 6-inch layer of mulch to protect in harsh winter regions. Remove older canes and new shoots at the base to thin and reduce vigor.
What is the history of Bissett Bamboo?
This species is native to China and introduced sometime after the middle 19th century. It is valued as a more cold hardy alternative to P. aurea and may be the most cold hardy species of this genus. It is also among the tallest and in China it is known as "fishing pole bamboo". Like all bamboo it is a true grass and therefore fall into the Graminaeae family with its smaller cousins. It is native to much of Asia and is a chief source of paper pulp and construction material, and the shoots as a food crop too. This genus was likely collected by the great plant hunter, Dr. Philipp von Siebold, 1791-1866, physician of the Dutch East India Company. He worked with Joseph Zuccarini, a botanical professor in Munich to classify the genus of about 80 species.
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