An evergreen, clump-forming bamboo which is upright when young and moderately arching when mature. It grows to a maximum height of 3m. New canes emerge bright green.
2.5-4 metres
1-1.5 metres
| Season | Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit |
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Plant in fertile, moisture-retentive soil. Prefers part-shade, but will tolerate full sun. Restrict spread by using a non-perishable barrier to surround the roots or plant in large containers
Propagate by division or take cuttings of sections of young rhizomes in spring
Remove weak, dead, damaged or spindly stems in spring. Cut out any flowering shoots promptly to discourage more from forming. Thin to show off canes better
May be susceptible to damage on new shoots from slugs
Generally disease-free
