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Chusquea quila
Family:Poaceae
Some ornamental value (B)
Height: 8 m.
USDA Hardiness Zone 8. The plant tolerates low temperatures (-8° C), can tolerate occasional snow cover for up to a couple of weeks per year. Humid areas, with almost constant rainfall. Short dry periods are possible (generally not longer than 1 month). The plant grows in water or it has its roots within a permanent water course. This corresponds to marshes, bogs, water courses, lake and river shores. Some shadow. Some protection against direct sunlight, some shadow from vegetation, filtering about 20 - 40 % of light. Fully exposed to the sun. Level areas or slopes facing north.
Low germination, less than 30 % Shrub
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