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Botanical Pronunciation:
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fil-oh-STAY-kis a-ree-o-sul-KA-ta
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Key feature:
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Deer Resistant
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Plant type:
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Bamboo
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Deciduous/evergreen:
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Evergreen
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Cold hardiness zones:
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5 - 11
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Light needs:
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Partial to full sun
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Water Needs:
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Once established, needs only occasional watering.
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Average landscape size:
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Fast-growing runner 15 to 25 ft. tall.
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Growth rate:
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Fast
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Growth habit:
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Spreading
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Special feature:
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Deer Resistant
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Landscape uses:
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Privacy Screen, Windbreak
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Problem/solution:
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Deer Resistant
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Blooms:
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Does not flower
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Foliage color:
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Green
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Care Information
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Can become invasive, best contained in an unperforated pot with lip above soil level.
Planting Instructions:
Dig hole twice as wide and just as deep as the root ball. Place the plant into the new hole making sure that the top of the root ball is level with existing soil line. Fill in the hole, using planting mix at a ratio of 2 shovels native soil to 1 shovel planting mix (pack down soil around the root ball so that your soil doesn't settle). With extra soil make a well around the plant to retain water. Don't forget the Seaweed Extract, mix in 1 and ¼ ounces of extract to 1 gallon of water pour around base of plant. In three weeks retreat with Seaweed Extract.
Fertilizing During The Season:
You will want to fertilize in April, June, and September, we suggest Yum Yum its a great organic fertilizer designed for our soil. Don't forget to use a winterizer in November and January to help promote vigorous root systems.
