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Pleioblastus Pygmaeus ‘Distichus’

Pleioblastus Pygmaeus ‘Distichus’

One of the smallest bamboos. The most noticeable characteristic of this bamboo is the very tough and erect leaf texture that very much look like little palm or fern leaves. Invasive, hardy.
Eventual size: 30-50 cm
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