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Running, Invasive Bamboos  Running bamboos are sometimes called `invasive` because they extend roots or `rhizomes` away from the main plant through the soil and emerge upward at a distance from the parent plant. The distance these `rhizome runners` can shoot is species-dependent. Running bamboos are great for locations where there is wide open space without the need to be cautious about where they might emerge. See also our `Rhizome Barrier` products to help contain running bamboos within your defined growing space.
 PHYLLOSTACHYS nigra 'Hale' Similar to the type but smaller and hardier. Culms turn black almost immediately.   PHYLLOSTACHYS nigra 'Henon' Culms whitish green & rough to the touch diameter larger than black.  PHYLLOSTACHYS nuda Reputed to be the most hardy species of the genus. New culms are dark green and powdery.  PHYLLOSTACHYS viridis 'Robert Young' Culms turn from sulphur green to old gold. Longitudinal green stripes of variable width.  PHYLLOSTACHYS vivax Like Ph. Bambusoides except culms thinner walled and white powdery band below each node  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.  PSEUDOSASA japonica Erect culms w/ large leaves 12" long x 1.5" less invasive than most runners. Good in pots.  PSEUDOSASA japonica 'Variegata' Variegated form  SASA tsuboiana Bamboo Select® Evergreen groundcover bamboo with great cold tolerance. Its large leaves hang vertically, giving a tropical appearance. PLEASE NOTE: This bamboo will not survive in dry or desert climates. This bamboo is also not recommended for full sun.  SASAELLA masamuneana albostriata Green leaves albostriata white striped leaf.  SASAELLA ramosa Rampant runner suitable for growing in pots or for erosion control. |
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