Friendly name: Dwarf Gold leaf bamboo - Chrysophyllus

Pleioblastus viridistriatus
'Chrysophyllus'

Maximum Height: 3'
Maximum Diameter: 0 1/4"
Minimum Temperature: -3° F
Does best in 1/4 day sun.
Spreading: Aggressive

Pleioblastus viridistriatus Chrysophyllus


The new leaves in spring are golden yellow/chartreuse with faint green stripes, about 7 by 1 1/2 inches, densely hairy on the lower surface. Old culms can be mowed in winter making way for brilliant new growth in spring. A very attractive ground cover, accent plant or container plant.


Performance
Pleioblastus viridistriatus Chrysophyllus (Zone 7)
Pleioblastus viridistriatus Chrysophyllus
Pleioblastus viridistriatus Chrysophyllus...
First year
Bamboo - Pleioblastus viridistriatus Chrysophyllus First year growth photo

Second year
Bamboo - Pleioblastus viridistriatus Chrysophyllus Second year growth photo

Third year
Bamboo - Pleioblastus viridistriatus Chrysophyllus Third year growth photo

Fourth year
Bamboo - Pleioblastus viridistriatus Chrysophyllus Fourth year growth photo

Fifth year
Bamboo - Pleioblastus viridistriatus Chrysophyllus Fifth year growth photo
Pronunciation
Pleioblastus viridistriatus Chrysophyllus

Botanical Latin is essentially a written language .... How they are pronounced really matters little provided they sound pleasant and are understood by all concerned...
W.T. Stearn an authority on Botanical Latin

Name Botanical Alternate Meaning
Pleioblastus plee-o-blast-us   From the Greek pleio - many and blastos meaning germ, bud or sprout  
viridistriatus VEER-ih-di-STRI-ott-us   Green striped 
chrysophyllus kris-oh-FIL-us    

Uses
Pleioblastus viridistriatus Chrysophyllus
Edible shoots Good Hedge Good
House 6 hours min. sun Wood quality Excellent
Container Good Crafts Good
Screen Excellent Ornamental Excellent
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