Pleioblastus pygmaeus dwarf bamboo
size/type
low or groundcovering,low or groundcovering
usual height
0,2-0,4m
leaves
evergreen broadleaf
colour of leaves
location
full to partial sun
soil type
any (acidic to alkaline)
soil moisture requirements
evenly moist (dislikes drought)
USDA zone (lowest)
5b (down to -27°C)
winter protection
for zone 5+6
for zone 7
categorized
Description of the plant:
Pygmaeus is a dwarf bamboo species native to Japan. It is often used as lawn alternative as it is a fast and densely growing perennial that can create a nice groundcover in no time. Within 10 years it can take up a space of about 3x3 meters. It has possibly the smallest leaves of the whole group. They are grass green, evergreen, narrow, and are attached to about 20-40 cm tall stems. It is a vigorously growing species with aggressive root system, a root barrier will be necessary to limit its spread to the surrounding garden. The leaves withstand severe frosts, but it will look best if regularly mowed down to the ground every spring. This way the plant(s) will completely re-leaf with new and beautiful, healthy foliage and look exquisite. If cultivated as a lawn alternative it is sometimes mowed for the second time in mid July.
Grow it in fertile, moist but well-drained soil, in full sun or partial shade. It is quite hardy, hardier than pumilus species, and tolerates temperatures down to -25 °C on the roots. If covered by snow, it overwinters even harsher winters without a leaf damage.
Last update 21-02-2022
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- STANDARD QUALITY - Plants of this group are 1st class quality with number of branches and overall density adequate to their size and age, considering they were container grown.
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- STANDARD (as described in the plant form) means a tree with a trunk of 190-210 cm and a crown at the top, unless specified differently. The commercial size for trees is their girth measured in the height of 1m from ground.
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- HALF-STANDARD or MINI-STANDARD - a small tree with shorter trunk, its size is usually specified.
- FEATHERED - These are trees with branches growing already from the base of the trunk and up along the stem.
- GRASSES and PERENNIALS - Sizes given usually read the diameter of the pot or the clump, as specified.
