Pleioblastus viridistriatus

Dwarf Greenstripe Bamboo
 

Mature Size, Growth, Longevity

Average mature culm height to 6' tall, average mature culm diameter to 0.5".

Leaf and Bark Features

Leaves are vivid chartreuse when new, with darker green stripes.

Culture and Care

Plant in full shade. It should be clipped or mowed in late winter or early spring to remove most of the older leaves and make way for the showy new foliage. Hardy to 0°F.

Suggested Uses

Striking when used as an ornamental groundcover.

Taxa and Plants of this Species at BCA

The following taxa are (or were) represented in the collections at Boone County Arboretum. Additional taxa may be available in the trade that are not included here.

  • Pleioblastus viridistriatus // Dwarf Greenstripe Bamboo ("straight species")
    Grass.
    Bed 3