Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Poaceae

Genus:

Pseudosasa

Species:

Pseudosasa japonica

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Graminoid , Shrub , Subshrub

Height:

12-20 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Native Range

United States: California, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Maryland, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

Prefers sheltered locations with high humidity