Laminated Specimen

   - Leaf and Seeds set (in 2 laminated sheet)

Real leaf and seed of Snow Bamboo – Phyllostachys nuda specimens laminated in clear plastic sheet. The specimens are clear, transparent and indestructible. Safe, authentic and completely unbreakable product put the specimens right at your fingertips!

Anyone can safely explore the specimens from both sides.

Size of each lamination sheet is 7.5x5.5 cm (3.0x2.2 inch).

These are handmade real specimen craft. Each one will be a bit different (specimen size, color and posture) even in the same production batch.

The pictures in the listing are just for reference as we are selling multiple pieces with same pictures.

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Snow Bamboo – Phyllostachys nuda

Order: Poales   Family: Poaceae   Genus: Phyllostachys

Phyllostachys nuda (also known as nude sheath bamboo or snow bamboo) is a species of bamboo found in Anhui, Fujian, Hunan, Jiangsu, Jiangxi, Shaanxi, Zhejiang provinces of China and in Taiwan.[1] It can survive temperatures down to -10 degrees Fahrenheit and requires full sun to thrive.

Phyllostachys nuda is an evergreen Bamboo growing to 5 m (16ft 5in).
It is in leaf all year. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Wind.
It prefers moist soil.

Nuda is the most cold-hardy of all Phyllostachys species from the Poaceae family. This species is commonly found in provinces of Taiwan and China. It has strong dark green canes and small leaves. It can survive even with the coldest temperatures of -10°F (-23.3°C) given that it is well-established and well-mulched.

This good looking evergreen bamboo has a dark bump and a brilliant ring of white powder underneath. It sometimes has 1 to 2 geniculate nodes near its base.

Fresh culms appear to be purplish green or almost black and will eventually lighten to harmonize with the leaf color. The small and dark-green leaves add more compliments to its beauty. They have a lanceolate shape ranging from 3 to 6 inches (7.6 – 15.24 cm) long.

Nuda bamboo is hermaphrodite. It has both male and female organs. It is pollinated mainly by wind. However, it may only flower in an interval of several years. It seems to direct its energy into forming seeds which makes it weaker. It may recover if left alone but it may not regain its original vigor. 

It is an ideal companion plant. It may grow in the woodland without disturbing the nourished plants around. It doesn’t compete with hardwood trees because it has shallow roots. 

It has a good timber quality perfect for construction and bamboo wood crafts.