This plant has showy and evergreen foliage that is deep green and bright yellow in colour. Pleioblastus viridistriatus (dwarf greenstripe bamboo) is a specimen plant and it can serve as a focal point in your garden.
Typical Uses
Container, ground cover, mass planting, specimen and woodland.
Special Characteristics
This plant has a natural ability to resist deer. In the winter, Pleioblastus viridistriatus provides winter interest.
Cautions
With its fast growth rate, Pleioblastus viridistriatus (dwarf greenstripe bamboo) will reach its mature size quickly. Keep this in mind when planning the layout of your garden. Reaching maturity quickly can be a benefit if you want your garden to look more established sooner. Be advised that Pleioblastus viridistriatus (dwarf greenstripe bamboo) may be invasive where conditions are favourable. In such cases it will require maintenance to keep it under control.
