Standing water needs to be avoided. Root containment is advisable as the rhizomes can produce offshoots 8 feet away.
Native to China. This fast growing bamboo has slender canes which are green/yellow when juvenile, turning black in 2 to 3 years. Leaves are green. It is one of the 'running' types of Bamboo.
Optimal Soil:
Well draining loam
Form:
Multi trunk
35 feet
10 feet
Full Sun
