Pseudosasa humilis

Botanical Description

Pseudosasa humilis is an evergreen bamboo that can grow 60 - 200cm tall; the erect, woody culms are 4 - 7mm in diameter with thin-walled internodes. The rhizomes are elongated, the plant having a running habit that can produce new canes some distance from the main clump, especially in warm climates. The plant is grown as an ornamental in gardens, where it is often used as a ground cover in shady situations, and can also be used for soil stabilization. The rootstock is running and can be invasive[ 25 Title Bamboos. Publication Author Lawson. Publisher Faber Year 1968 ISBN - Description Fairly comprehensive, it was once the standard work but is now rather dated. Deals with species hardy in Britain, giving cultivation details and some uses. ]. The plant is still widely sold and is said to be easily controlled by mowing.