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Sasa cernua
Evergreen bamboo
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The Sasa cernua plant species is found in E. Asia - Japan. It is a member of the Gramineae family. Some home gardeners know the variety as S. kurilensis cernua.

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Latin Name:  Sasa cernua
Family:  Gramineae
Author:  Mak.
 
Known Hazards:  None known
 
Mature Height:  1.8   Mature Width:  
 
Habitat:  Damp hollows and woodlands, C. and N. Japan[58, 200].



Cultivation Notes:  We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, though judging by its native range it should succeed outdoors in most parts of this country. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus. Prefers a damp humus rich soil in partial shade[200]. Members of this genus are notably resistant to honey fungus[200]. Plants only flower at intervals of many years. When they do come into flower most of the plants energies are directed into producing seed and consequently the plant is severely weakened. They sometimes die after flowering, but if left alone they will usually recover though they will look very poorly for a few years. If fed with artificial NPK fertilizers at this time the plants are more likely to die[122]. The rootstock can be rampant and invasive[200].

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