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					Botanical name Phyllostachys pubescens. Origin China. Characteristics Under suitable climate conditions Moso can grow to heights of over 20 m. coupled with a diameter of nearly 18 cm. Its growth was measured by Japans "Bamboo Doctor", the late Professor Ueda Koichiro, at 120 cm a day. Shall I say that again? This rate of growth is unmatched among woody plants. Moso is characterised by Its numerous and small leaves. When Moso is a seedling, its leaves are amongst the biggest of all bamboo, but as a mature plant the leaves are quite tiny. The culms are blue-green in colour and covered with soft down. Use For me, and proclaimed by Jiro Asano in the accompanying photographs, Moso in the landscape is Japan. Try growing it in a pot. Requirements Moso flourishes in moist, well drained and fertilised soil. Its height will be considerably reduced under warm climate conditions or if it lacks nutritional  elements. Temperate conditions (minimum temperature 0 F, 18 C), assist this species in  achieving its maximum growth potential. Click on any of the thumbnail images to the right to see different larger sizes of Moso. (Photo courtesy of Jiro Asano, author of Bamboo Fence & Hedge. All rights reserved.) Price retail includes GST 100L bag 7m $1,950 Retail Orders / Trade Orders Fine print on Moso Bamboo Local government regulations prohibit the stocking & sale of the Phyllostachys genus of bamboo from our Terrey Hills nursery because of its invasive nature. So you want an explanation, is it? Here are submissions from Mr Bamboo to the NSW Department of Primary Industries, Noxious Weeds Committee, on behalf of the many species of Phyllostachys. Can’t imagine that anyone would actually want to read these boring submissions. We post them here for your reference. If you wish to purchase any Phyllostachys say, Moso Bamboo simply use our on-line order form instead. Or feel free to phone us on (02) 9486 3604 to discuss further. Also you can contact us with any query you might have. Interest Moso is the largest of all running bamboo yet has tiny leaves, millions of them turning into giant plumes that nod in the slightest breeze. Around Anji county in the Zhejiang province - China - hillsides are covered with velvet, green Moso that are harvested to supply thousands of small and not so small factories producing a huge range of useful products. In Japan, Moso is considered by many as best eating bamboo. 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. 78 Kb. Image 74 Kb. Image 87 Kb. Image 53 Kb. Image 94 Kb. Image 51 Kb. Image 102 Kb. Image
					In Japan it is grown in gardens & under planted with Mondo Grass or Pygmy Bamboo.