Friendly name: Dwarf Greenstripe

Pleioblastus viridistriatus
"Dwarf Greenstripe"

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

Pleioblastus viridistriatus Dwarf Greenstripe


The new leaves in spring are golden yellow with green stripes, about 7 by 1 1/2 inches, densely hairy on the lower surface. Grown in more sunlight, the leaves tend to be more green with a darker green stripe. 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 Dwarf Greenstripe (Zone 7)
Pleioblastus viridistriatus Dwarf Greenstripe
Pleioblastus viridistriatus Dwarf Greenstripe...
First year
Bamboo - Pleioblastus viridistriatus Dwarf Greenstripe First year growth photo

Second year
Bamboo - Pleioblastus viridistriatus Dwarf Greenstripe Second year growth photo

Third year
Bamboo - Pleioblastus viridistriatus Dwarf Greenstripe Third year growth photo

Fourth year
Bamboo - Pleioblastus viridistriatus Dwarf Greenstripe Fourth year growth photo

Fifth year
Bamboo - Pleioblastus viridistriatus Dwarf Greenstripe Fifth year growth photo
Pronunciation
Pleioblastus viridistriatus Dwarf Greenstripe

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 

Uses
Pleioblastus viridistriatus Dwarf Greenstripe
Edible shoots Too small Hedge Good
House 4 hours min. sun Wood quality Too small
Container Good Crafts Good
Screen Too short Ornamental Excellent
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