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Phyllostachys pubescens
Moso
Moso is the largest of all running bamboo yet has tiny leaves. Native to China where hillsides are covered in velvet green Moso Bamboo, harvested & sent to hundreds of factories producing a huge range of useful products. In Japan, Moso, preferably from Kyoto, is considered by many as the best eating bamboo.
Characteristics
Under suitable climate conditions Moso can grow to heights of over 20m, with a culm diameter of nearly 18cm. Moso is characterised by its numerous, small, dainty leaves. The new culms are blue-green in colour and covered with soft down. A winter chill assists in achieving Moso’s maximum growth potential. Happy in temperatures down to -18c.
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