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Sasa hayatae

Maximum height: 3 ft.
(More often 2ft. for us)
Maximum diameter: .125 in.
(More often < .125 in.)
Minimum temperature: -10ºF
(The roots are at least 10ºF more hardy.)

Digging Season: Late October through December, or until the ground freezes.

Sasa hayatae in the summer

Sasa hayatae during autumn

This groundcover bamboo adds autumn color with seasonal pseudo-variegation. The variegated appearance that happens in the autumn is due to the cells in the edges of the leaves bursting in response to shorter daylight hours.