Overview

Yushania anceps 'Pitt White Rejuvenated' is a open, clumping bamboos in the genus Yushania, part of the Poaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Yushania anceps 'Pitt White Rejuvenated' grows best in partial shade, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include ornamental screening, erosion control and woodland gardens.

About

Yushania anceps 'Pitt White Rejuvenated' is a cultivar of Yushania, a genus of tall, evergreen bamboos known for their open, clumping habit and upright stems with slender leaves. This bamboo thrives in partial shade, particularly on north-facing, sheltered sites with well-drained loam soil of neutral pH and moderate moisture. Hardy to UK zone H5, it is suitable for ornamental screening, erosion control, and woodland gardens. The plant is of interest through spring, summer, and autumn, and can be propagated by division or rhizome cuttings.

About the genus

Yushania is a genus of bamboo in the grass family.

Wikipedia contributors, "Yushania", CC BY-SA 4.0 — Yushania

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Yushania

Sunlight

Partial shade

Soil type

Loam

Soil pH

Neutral

Soil moisture

Moderate

Aspect

North-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H5

Plant details

Yushania anceps 'Pitt White Rejuvenated' size, habit and characteristics

Plant type

Bamboos

Habit

Open, clumping

Foliage

Evergreen

Suggested uses

Ornamental screening, erosion control, woodland gardens

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Yushania anceps 'Pitt White Rejuvenated'

Propagation

Division, rhizome cuttings

Pest resistance

High

Disease resistance

High

Frequently asked questions