CULTURAL CONDITIONS

Plant Min Zone: 6a

Plant Max Zone: 11b

Sunlight: Part Sun, Shade

Water / Rainfall: Low, Average, High

Soil Quality: Poor, Average, Rich

FLOWERS AND FOLIAGE

Bloom Season: None

Flower Color: None

Berry / Fruit Color: None

Spring Foliage Color: Green

Summer Foliage Color: Green

Fall Foliage Color: Green

Evergreen Foliage: Yes

Winter Interest: Yes

Scented Flowers: No

PLANT TOLERANCES

Drought Tolerance: Medium

Wet-Feet Tolerance: Low

Humidity Tolerance: High

Wind Tolerance: Low, Medium

Poor Soil Tolerance: Clay Soils, Rocky Soils, Sandy Soils

GROWTH AND MAINTENANCE

Height: 2' - 4'

Width: 2' - 4'

Growth Rate: Medium

Service Life: Very Long: 10-20 years

Maintenance Need: Medium

Spreading Potential: Medium

Yearly Trimming Tips: Trim Evergreen Bamboo only if Winter-Kill Occurs.

PLANT USES AND LIMITATIONS

Plant Grouping Size: Small Grouping of 3-5, Medium Grouping of 5-10

Best Side of House: South Exposure, West Exposure, East Exposure

Extreme Planting Locations: Tolerates Extreme Heat, Resistant to Rabbits

Ornamental Features: Long Lasting Fall Color, Bright Winter Color, Multiple Seasons of Interest, Exceptional / Colorful Foliage

Special Landscape Uses: Erosion Control

Possible Pest Problems: None

Plant Limitations: Aggressive Rhizomes / Runners, May Be Too Invasive for Garden Use, May get Occasional Winter-kill