Sasa kurilensis 'Simofuri'./Simofuri Bamboo

Relatively wide leaves of the Simofuri bamboo
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Relatively wide leaves of the Simofuri bamboo

Relatively wide leaves of the Simofuri bamboo


Scientific Name:	Sasa kurilensis 'Simofuri'.
Common Name:	Simofuri Bamboo
Plant Type:	Evergreen
Leaf Type:	Broadleaf
Hardiness Zone:	6, 7, 8, 9, 10 Determine Your Zone
Height:	5-8 feet
Spread:	5 - 10 feet
Light Exposure:	Sun, Part Sun, Filtered Shade, Shade, Morning sun
Drainage:	Well drained, Moist,
Rate of Growth:	Moderate
Water Requirement:	Medium
Maintenance Level:	Low
Susceptible to insects and diseases:	No

Comments:	The foliage is variegated with thin white parallel stripes down the leaves. This bamboo is sometimes used as a ground cover because of the running growth character. Tolerates a wide range of growing conditions. Very cold hardy.