Kuma Bamboo Grass (Sasa veitchii)
Description
The Sasa genus of bamboos are known for it's cold hardiness and shrub like characteristic. Sasa is most commonly recognized by its large leaves,short stature & dense foliage. Sasa is derived from the Chinese name "Hsai-zhu", which translated means "small bamboo". Native to northern regions of Asia, the Sasa genus are the northermost, naturally distributed bamboo. Sasa veitchii is a highly ornamental cultivar most notable for its stunning winter colour & pattern. New leaves emerge solid green. In fall, the margins of the leaves wither and develop a bright white outline around the leaf edges, giving a variegated look. With this repeated pattern on all its large leaves, Sasa Veitchii boasts a beauty like no other bamboo. Due to its aggressive root system, Sasa veitchii is best used as a ground cover bamboo for a large growing area. It's unique root system also makes it useful for stabilizing banks or eroded areas. Can also be very ornamental & attractive in very large pots.
Taxonomic tree
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Domain: Eukarya
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Kingdom: Plantae
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Phylum: Magnoliophyta
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Class: Liliopsida
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Order: Poales
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Family: Poaceae
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Genus: Sasa
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