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					Botanical name Sasa palmata Nebulosa. Origin Japan. Characteristics Its wide oblong and shining leaves are set in a palm arrangement. Grows in very attractive tropical clumps. Nebulous in the botanical name, refers to black spots appearing on culms older than 2 years. Use Next to a pathway in semi shade it has a clean, cool ambience. Requirements Easy to grow anywhere. Japanese Palm Bamboo. Click on the frame number to see a larger image of this species (Approximate size is 77 Kb.) Interest Its foliage makes it very interesting when seen in a flattering light. It is also decorative. As for the culms, they take a black hue with age. Young shoots can be prepared raw in salads. In Japan, the leaves are used as decoration in some dishes. Japanese Palm has been grown for many years and its 3 - 4 year old culms are used to form the stem of Japanese tobacco pipes. How fast will it grow? Our Bamboo Growth Simulation gizmo shows you the rate of growth starting off with a small plant. Of course, growth rate depends a lot on climate, food and water. Small bamboo plants are slow to get going, so starting off with a bigger plant will get you there much faster. Also, using the gizmo will show you the eventual, un-trimmed shape in outline for this species. 77 Kb. Image 73 Kb. Image
					A vigorous runner that should be confined.