Bamboo Pseudosasa Japonica 18 Litre Pot 150-200cm

Pseudosasa japonica – Arrow Bamboo for Year-Round Screening and Structure

Pseudosasa japonica, known as Arrow Bamboo, is a bold and reliable evergreen bamboo prized for its upright green canes and impressively large, glossy leaves. One of the most widely grown bamboos in the UK, it delivers a strong architectural presence alongside exceptional versatility in the garden.

Its dense, upright growth habit makes it an outstanding choice for screening and privacy planting, forming a lush green wall of foliage that remains effective throughout every season. The broad, lance-shaped leaves are a deep, lustrous green and create a rich, slightly tropical character that stands out in any planting scheme.

Arrow Bamboo is equally at home in formal and informal settings, lending itself beautifully to Japanese-inspired gardens, contemporary landscapes, and naturalistic woodland planting. Its strong vertical lines and generous foliage bring movement, texture, and sound as the wind passes through the canes.

As a running bamboo, Pseudosasa japonica spreads steadily over time and is best planted with a root barrier where control of spread is required. In contained situations such as large planters or restricted beds, it remains more manageable while still producing its characteristic dense growth.

Tough and adaptable, it thrives in sun or partial shade and tolerates urban conditions, coastal exposure, and periods of drought once established. Its hardiness across the UK makes it a dependable year-round performer in a wide range of garden situations.

Seasonal Highlights

Spring: New canes push up from the base, fresh and upright.
Summer: Dense canopy of glossy leaves creates rich green screening.
Autumn: Foliage remains thick and vibrant as other plants die back.
Winter: Evergreen structure holds strong, maintaining privacy through the coldest months.

Key Features

Large glossy leaves – Bold, broad foliage with a tropical feel.
Evergreen – Year-round privacy and structure.
Fast growing – Establishes effective screening quickly.
Upright habit – Tall, architectural canes with dense coverage.
Hardy – Fully reliable across the UK.

Perfect For

Privacy screening – Dense, fast-growing living barrier.
Japanese gardens – Authentic bamboo character and atmosphere.
Contemporary planting – Clean lines and strong architectural form.
Woodland schemes – Shade-tolerant and naturalistic.
Coastal gardens – Tolerates exposure and wind.

Growing Tips

Sun/Position: Full sun to partial shade; tolerates deep shade.
Soil: Moist, fertile, and well-drained soil preferred; adaptable to most types.
Hardiness: Fully hardy throughout the UK.
Care: Install a root barrier where spread needs to be managed. Remove old or weak canes at the base in spring to encourage fresh growth and maintain an open, tidy appearance.

Looks Great With

Phyllostachys – Contrasting cane colour and texture.
Fatsia japonica – Bold evergreen foliage companions.
Tree ferns – Lush woodland and exotic combinations.
Hakonechloa – Soft grass contrast at the base.
Sarcococca – Fragrant winter understorey planting.