the genus
PLEIOBLASTUS

From the Greek "pleios", many, and "blastos", bud, a reference to the numerous buds and shoots formed from the nodes of these bamboos.

Subfamily: Bambusoideae

Small or shrub-like running bamboos native mostly to China and the islands of Honshu, Shikaku, and Kyushu in Japan. Pleioblastus are valued in gardens for their profuse leafy running shoots, which may be cut back and sheared as a hedge, or left to form a natural stand of arching canes. Dwarf species may be mowed as a groundcover. Several cultivars have been selected for their beautifully
variegated foliage.

Culture: Pleioblastus thrive in sun or light shade if provided with abundant moisture and rich soil. In hot interior climates or where drought may be expected, some shading will be beneficial for most varieties. Established plants withstand flooding.

Pleioblastus distichus
Common Name: Dwarf Fernleaf Bamboo
Cold Tolerance: 10F (-12C) USDA Zones: 8-9

Typical Height: 2' Typical Cane Diameter: 1/8"
Habit: Running

Status: Occasionally Available
Available Range: 1 -15gal. 1'- 2' OA

Pleioblastus fortunei
Common Name: Dwarf Whitestripe Bamboo
Cold Tolerance: 10F (-12C) USDA Zones: 8-9

Typical Height: 4' Typical Cane Diameter: 1/4"
Habit: Running

Status: Available
Available Range: 1-5gal. 1'- 2' OA

Pleioblastus pygmaeus
Common Name: Pygmy Bamboo
Cold Tolerance: 10F (-12C) USDA Zones: 8-9

Typical Height: 2' Typical Cane Diameter: 1/8"
Habit: Running

Status: In Stock
Available Range: 5-15gal. 1/2'- 2' OA

Pleioblastus shibuyanus ‘Tsuboi’
Common Name: Tsuboi Bamboo
Cold Tolerance: -5F (-21C) USDA Zones: 6b-9

Typical Height: 9' Typical Cane Diameter: 1/4"
Habit: Running

Status: In Stock
Available Range: 5-15gal. 2'- 5' OA

Pleioblastus simonii ‘Variegatus’
Common Name: Variegated Medake Bamboo
Cold Tolerance: 0F (-18C) USDA Zones: 7-9

Typical Height: 18' Typical Cane Diameter: 1 1/2"
Habit: Running

Status: In Stock
Available Range: 15-65gal. 4'- 12' OA