Bamboo

by | Mar 19, 2018 | Bamboo

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Pleioblastus viridistriatus, kamuro-zasa, is a species of bamboo in the grass family Poaceae, native to Japan. Growing to 2.5 m (8.2 ft), it is a compact bamboo with striking green and yellow striped leaves 25 cm (9.8 in) long, and darker vertical stems.[1]

It is classified as a running bamboo, with underground rhizomes that spread rapidly in multiple directions, forming thickets. In a garden situation it can be invasive.[2] However, its ornamental qualities make it a desirable subject for gardens, and it has received the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b "Pleioblastus viridistriatus". RHS. Retrieved 18 January 2021.
  2. ^ "Pleioblastus viridistriatus". Missouri Botanical Garden. Retrieved 14 February 2021.


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