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Plant Type: Family
Geographic Origin:
Flowering Season: Flower Color:
Horticultural Use(s):
Preferred Exposure: Soil Requirements/Tolerances:
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Chusquea mimosa

Common Name:

Plant Type:
Bamboo
Family:
Poaceae (The Grass Family)
Geographic Origin:
South America
California Native?:
No

Plant Size:
To 15-20 feet high
Landscape/Garden Uses:
screens
Flowering Season:
Seldom produced

Flower Color:
Not applicable
Exposure:
Light shade
Soils:
Most soils

Suggested Irrigation:
Moderate watering
Estimated Hardiness:
Hardy to 20-25 degrees F.

Clumping bamboo from southern Brazil carries clouds of small leaves on erect, sturdy stems for a very graceful effect. Older stems are shiny and dark red when grown in sun. Clumps can reach 15-20 feet. Best in light shade, with regular to moderate watering.