A vigorous, upright, bushy clump of dark brown to dark green to almost black, slender stems with small, narrow green leaves. May be used as a screen or informal hedge, even though it loses some leaves in the winter, but ideal as a single specimen in a pot or container
1.5-2.5 metres
1.5-2.5 metres
| Season | Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | ||||
| Summer | ||||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter |
Grow in fertile, moisture retentive soil in partial or light dappled shade with shelter from cold, dry winds. In a container grow in a peat-free, loam-based compost and feed with a balanced liquid fertiliser on a monthly basis during the growing season. See bamboo cultivation or bamboo control for further advice
Propagate by division or take cuttings of sections of young rhizomes in spring
Remove weak, dead, damaged or spindly stems in spring and thin to show off stems to best effect. Cut out any flowering shoots promptly to discourage more from forming
May be susceptible to slugs
Generally disease-free