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Pleioblastus argenteostriatus Pumilus - Dwarf Bamboo

Pleioblastus argenteostriatus Pumilus
Dwarf Bamboo

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Corinne M., 30/11/2018

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A small bamboo with dense, tender green and evergreen foliage, resistant to cold. It responds well to pruning and adapts to position.  It can be grown in the ground or in a container and is ideally suited for bonsai. This Pleioblastus allows you to create beautiful green canes on a slope or along a path. It is preferable to plant it in the sun in a moist, preferably non-calcareous soil.
Height at maturity
80 cm
Spread at maturity
1.50 m
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -20°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Best planting time March to April, September to October
Recommended planting time February to April, September to November
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Description

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.

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Pleioblastus argenteostriatus Pumilus - Dwarf Bamboo (Foliage) Foliage

Plant habit

Height at maturity 80 cm
Spread at maturity 1.50 m
Habit Irregular, bushy
Growth rate normal
Suckering/invasive plant

Flowering

Flower colour insignificant

Foliage

Foliage persistence Evergreen
Foliage colour medium green

Botanical data

Genus

Pleioblastus

Species

argenteostriatus

Cultivar

Pumilus

Family

Poaceae

Other common names

Dwarf Bamboo

Origin

East Asia

Planting and care

Pleioblastus pumilus is an undemanding bamboo but prefers a deep, fertile, acidic or neutral soil that remains moist throughout the year.  Plant it in a sunny or partially shaded position in our warm and sunny regions. It is preferable to plant it in late summer or autumn or even in spring. Being highly invasive, it is advisable, during planting, to install a bamboo root barrier to limit its spread. Perfectly hardy, it can withstand temperatures as low as -20°C (1°F). In the ground, it can tolerate moderate drought. For container cultivation, use well-draining potting compost and provide organic fertilizer twice a year to prevent leaf yellowing due to excess water and nutrient deficiency. Propagation can be done through rhizome cuttings or clump division. This bamboo can be pruned every year in early spring to encourage the growth of entirely new foliage or to give it a particular shape.

Planting period

Best planting time March to April, September to October
Recommended planting time February to April, September to November

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow, Woodland edge
Type of use Edge of border, Container
Hardiness Hardy down to -20°C (USDA zone 6b) Show map
Ease of cultivation Beginner
Planting density 4 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Acidic, Neutral
Soil type Clayey (heavy), Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Moist soil, Deep, fertile.

Care

Pruning instructions Prune if necessary at the end of winter, remove the aging or dead stems. Prune again at the beginning of summer to give it a particular shape.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time February to March, June
Soil moisture Moist soil
Disease resistance Good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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