PLEIOBLASTUS akebono

The small leaves are often green shading to white to the tips.

PLEIOBLASTUS argenteostriatus

Green hairless leaves more or less striped with white or yellow.

PLEIOBLASTUS chino 'Murakamiensis'

Leaves highly variegated with white stripes. Some leaves all white. Leaf is usually 25 pct green.

PLEIOBLASTUS chino 'Vaginatus Variegatus'

Differs from the type by its smaller more narrow white striped leaves which are hairless on both surfaces. Roots run deep.

PLEIOBLASTUS distichus Bamboo Select®

Extremely vigorous turf-grass alternative! 'Green Carpet' describes this very low-growing groundcover which can be maintained by mowing to keep dense and clean. NOTE: This bamboo will not survive in dry or desert climates.

PLEIOBLASTUS distichus 'Mini'

Like the species but only 8-12" high

PLEIOBLASTUS fortunei

Green and white striped leaves persistent.

PLEIOBLASTUS pygmaeus

Similar to Pl. distichus except leaves hairy below. Many small bamboos often sold under this name.

PLEIOBLASTUS shibuyanus 'Tsuboi'

A vigorous growing dwarf with rather small white striped leaves.

PLEIOBLASTUS viridistriatus

Golden yellow with green stripes hairy on lower surface.

PLEIOBLASTUS viridistriatus 'Chrysophyllus'

Leaves are yellow with faint green stripes.

SASAELLA masamuneana albostriata

Green leaves albostriata white striped leaf.

BAMBUSA multiplex 'Tiny Fern'

A dwarf form of Riviereorum with leaves often less than 1' long.

OTATEA acuminata aztecorum 'Chica'

Seedling selection. Not much known as to final performance.

PLEIOBLASTUS chino 'Kimmei'

Leaves and culms have yellow stripes.

PLEIOBLASTUS distichus

Branchlets bear tiny two ranked leaves usually 1" long by one quarter inch wide. A good groundcover or container plant.

PLEIOBLASTUS fortunei Bamboo Select®

Colorful green and white striped leaves with spreading rhizome roots. Adds texture and color among woody plants: an alternative to traditional groundcovers. NOTE: This bamboo will not survive in dry or desert climates.

PLEIOBLASTUS kongosanensis 'Aureostriatus'

Dark green leaves have an occasional golden stripe and are covered with soft hairs on lower surface.

SASA kurilensis 'Shimofuri'

Variegated leaves with fine white stripes. A very attractive ornamental.

SASA palmata

Thick leathery leaves are up to 15 inches long by 2.5 inches wide. Does well in pots.