Pleioblastus argenteostriatus Pumilus - Dwarf Bamboo

Pleioblastus pumilus is a small-sized bamboo, appreciated for its very dense, tender green foliage. It has a flexible and slightly trailing habit when not pruned. It is well suited for container, slope, and border cultivation. Like most bamboos, it is evergreen , fairly spreading and undemanding.  This variety is resistant to our winters and tolerates pruning well. Ground cover enthusiasts will shape it into low hedges and bonsai lovers can create scenes with it in a forest, landscaped area, or with grasses.

Pleioblastus argenteostriatus Pumilus is a bamboo with an erect and bushy habit. Rather stout, it does not exceed 80 cm (32in) in height. It has rapid growth and spreads quite quickly through its rhizomes over about 1.50 m (5ft) on the ground. Its evergreen foliage is very dense and consists of light green leaves. This bamboo is particularly suitable for pot cultivation, as well as for borders.

Perfectly hardy and vigorous, this bamboo thrives in all situations but prefers sunlight and deep, moist soil. It works wonders on a slope, in a border or in a small hedge. Its very spreading nature should be tempered by the installation of a bamboo root barrier to contain its growth. Its elegance makes it perfectly suited for zen, wild, exotic, or contemporary gardens. It can be associated with other dwarf bamboos on a sunny or shady slope. It can also be used to create low hedges, along a pathway. This bamboo responds very well to pruning, and will adapt to the whims of every gardener. It is well suited for container cultivation.