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Dwarf Greenstripe Bamboo

Pleioblastus viridistriatus
Edible value1Other uses2
Shrub1×1 mzone 5–9full shade

Will it grow where I live?

Dwarf Greenstripe Bamboo is hardy to zone 5 – that covers all of Central Europe and the British Isles, and every USDA zone from 5 upwards.

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Winter hardiness by USDA zone, summer warmth by heat sum – the same values the app and the plant finder use.

Profile

Family
Poaceae
Habit
Shrub
Height
1 m
Spread
1 m
Growth
slow
Lifespan
20 years
Hardiness
zone 5–9
Shade tolerance
full shade
Soil
Silt, Clay
Soil moisture
semi-dry
pH
6 – 7
evergreensuitable for hedgesground cover

Uses

Edible1 of 10
Other uses2 of 10

Frequently asked questions

Dwarf Greenstripe Bamboo: how big does it get?

Dwarf Greenstripe Bamboo (Pleioblastus viridistriatus) grows as a Shrub and reaches roughly 1 m in height when mature, with a spread of about 1 m. Growth is slow.

Dwarf Greenstripe Bamboo: what site does it need?

Dwarf Greenstripe Bamboo tolerates full shade. Suitable soils are Silt, Clay. Soil moisture should be in the range semi-dry. The pH may lie between 6 and 7.

Dwarf Greenstripe Bamboo: is it hardy?

Dwarf Greenstripe Bamboo is listed as hardy in zone 5–9 and survives normal winters outdoors there.

Dwarf Greenstripe Bamboo: will it grow in Central Europe?

Dwarf Greenstripe Bamboo is hardy to zone 5 – that covers all of Central Europe and the British Isles, and every USDA zone from 5 upwards.

Dwarf Greenstripe Bamboo: is it poisonous?

No toxicity is recorded for Dwarf Greenstripe Bamboo. With wild plants, never rely on a database alone — only on a confident identification.

Dwarf Greenstripe Bamboo: what is it used for?

Rated on a scale up to 10: Edible 1/10, Other uses 2/10.

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