Bambusa eutuldoides 'Viridivittata' --Asian Lemon Clumping Bamboo--

Cold hardy to 15 degrees, this variety has 1.5 inch canes and reaches 25 ft. at maturity. Thick walled, striking yellow bamboo with irregular green stripes, and a nice bushy fullness. Excellent candidate for privacy as a hedge or for screening. When using as a focal point bambooo, the lower branches can be trimmed to a desired height to show off the beautiful yellow canes. Imported from China where it was highly coveted as an ornamental.
Clumping bamboo is an underappreciated gem. It grows fast, looks great, and has endless uses—think strong building materials, eco-friendly fabrics, and more. It’s sustainable and tough, yet people still overlook it. Some fear the spreading kind, but clumping bamboo? It’s a different story—beautiful, manageable, and worth a second look.
To ensure maximum cold hardiness regularly (every couple of months or more) add a rich compost or mulch to the existing corms. This will also create rapid tight growth of the clump of canes. And though bamboos are very drought tolerant, keep in mind the more water, both through the root system as well as spraying the foliage will keep it looking lush, and tropical and helps to maintain a peaceful mind.