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.
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Scotts Cordless Grass-Shear/Shrub-Trimmer Combo
With a built-in 7.2-volt lithium-ion battery, this little guy weighs less than 2 lb. and can zip through all your minor pruning tasks quickly and easily.
- 13.5 x 3 x 5 inches
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Noteworthy CharacteristicsHardy, tall bamboo to 15 feet and as wide as you wish.
CareRich, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or part shade. Can take some drought.
PropagationDivide in spring.
ProblemsRust and stem smut are common, while slugs and snails can attack emerging shoots.
- Genus : Phyllostachys
- Zones : 10, 11, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
- Plant Height : 10 to 15 feet
- Growth Rate : Fast
- Light : Full Sun to Partial Shade
- Plant Type : Grasses
- Uses : Ground Covers
- Moisture : Medium Moisture
- Maintenance : Moderate
- Characteristics : Showy Foliage
- Plant Seasonal Interest : Spring Interest
