Friendly name: Simon

Pleioblastus simonii
"Medake" or "Simon"

Maximum Height: 20'
Maximum Diameter: 1 1/2"
Minimum Temperature: -3° F
Does best in 3/4 day sun.
Spreading: Moderate

Pleioblastus simonii Medake or Simon

A medium size hardy bamboo that produces straight, erect culms. Culm and branch leaves are persistent. A moderately spreading plant used as an ornamental and for hedges and screening. Reportedly quite tolerant of salt air.

Performance
Pleioblastus simonii Medake or Simon (Zone 7)

Pleioblastus simonii Medake or Simon

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First year
Bamboo - Pleioblastus simonii Medake or Simon First year growth photo

Second year
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Third year
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Fourth year
Bamboo - Pleioblastus simonii Medake or Simon Fourth year growth photo

Fifth year
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MidAtlantic Bamboo

Name	Botanical	Alternate	Meaning
Pronunciation Pleioblastus simonii Medake or Simon
Botanical Latin is essentially a written language .... How they are pronounced really matters little provided they sound pleasant and are understood by all concerned... W.T. Stearn an authority on Botanical Latin
Pleioblastus	plee-o-blast-us		From the Greek pleio - many and blastos meaning germ, bud or sprout
simonii	SI-mon-ee-eye	SE-MOAN-ee-eye

Uses Pleioblastus simonii Medake or Simon
Edible shoots	Good	Hedge	Good
House	6 hours min. sun	Wood quality	Good
Container	Good	Crafts	Good
Screen	Excellent	Ornamental	Good
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Friendly name: Simon

Pleioblastus simonii"Medake" or "Simon"

Maximum Height: 20' Maximum Diameter: 1 1/2" Minimum Temperature: -3° F Does best in 3/4 day sun. Spreading: Moderate