Semiarundinaria makinoi
Semiarundinaria makinoi
Semiarundinaria makinoi
Bamboo
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Description
Semiarundinaria makinoi is a dense, bushy, evergreen bamboo that responds well to pruning, an ideal choice for creating medium-sized hedges, mazes, windbreaks, or opaque screens that stay green throughout the year. When not shaped into a somewhat austere green wall, it can also be quite romantic, with its lush foliage cascading in plumes from slender canes that turn reddish-purple over time. This species, which can be more or less trailing depending on the climate and soil, needs to be controlled in its spread. Apart from that, it is a low-maintenance plant that thrives equally well in both sun and shade, in ordinary but moist soil.
Belonging to the family Poaceae (or grasses), Semiarundinaria makinoi is a trailing Japanese bamboo with a bushy yet vertical habit and rapid, vigorous growth. Reaching a height of 3 to 4 m (10 to 13ft), it forms columns that are 2 m (7ft) wide and spreads laterally through its shallow rhizomes, which are relatively easy to control. New shoots, or canes, emerge from the ground in May-June. They are relatively thin, very straight, and perfectly cylindrical, measuring 2 to 3 cm (1in) in diameter. These green canes rise and bear short branches at nodes along their entire length. As they age, they tend to turn reddish in the sun and slightly swell on mature plants. The foliage of this bamboo is evergreen down to at least -15°C. It is dense, flexible, and composed of relatively small, upright, lance-shaped, shiny light green leaves. The sheaths of the canes are semi-persistent, remaining attached to the canes for 3 months before falling off, creating a beautiful contrast between the colour of the sheath, the canes, and the leaves. The young shoots of this bamboo are edible.
Due to its density, evergreen foliage, and wind resistance, this bamboo is ideal for creating hedges that can easily be controlled in height and shape through pruning. It can be used to create a magnificent green curtain in any exposure, a screen to hide a neighbouring building or effectively combat wind and prying eyes. We recommend installing a rhizome barrier to limit its spread. For hedge planting, a distance of 1 to 1.5 m (3 to 5ft) should be maintained between each bamboo plant. This bamboo can also be planted in the garden as a standalone clump, alongside other bamboo species or large trees, such as a Caramel Tree, a Flowering Dogwood, a Chinese Fan Palm, or a Tree Fern. It can be harmoniously combined with other Asian plants like Japanese Grasses, Pieris, Sarcococca, Distylium, or Cryptomeria. These combinations will create scenes that are both exotic and visually striking.
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Botanical data
Semiarundinaria
makinoi
Poaceae
Bamboo
East Asia
Planting and care
Semiarundinaria makinoi is an easy-to-grow bamboo, robust, wind-resistant, and with excellent hardiness, tolerating temperatures down to -22°C (1°F). It is undemanding in terms of soil quality but dislikes excessive limestone and water. An ordinary, neutral to acidic soil will suit it, however, a deep, humus-rich, and moist soil will be better. Not liking excess water and overly wet soils, the soil must be well-draining. This bamboo thrives in partial shade as well as in full sun. It is best to plant this Bamboo in late summer or autumn to ensure optimal rooting and development. During planting, it is advised to install a rhizome barrier to limit its spread. Once well-established, this bamboo tolerates drought quite well. Propagation is done by rootstock cutting or clump division. The only maintenance required is to remove dried canes between April and September. An application of organic fertilizer can be applied at the base of the Bamboo in spring.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
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