It is hardy as far north as Boston and grows taller in cool climates. Here in the south, ours is about 8 feet tall. It does well in pots and looks best when grown in the shade.  Leaves wither around the margins and at the tips in very cold weather but will be replaced by fresh greenery in the spring.
 
 
 

Sasa palmata is ideal for stabilizing river banks and used in reclamation schemes. In areas where extensive logging is taking place, this and other bamboos can be a useful material in preventing the loss of valuable topsoil.

    Bamboo just has a way of making any landscape look a little tropical.



'Moso' in the background of the Sasa palmata.