Pleioblastus pygmaeus

Pleioblastus pygmaeus is a dwarf spreading bamboo commonly used as a ground cover bamboo in asiatic garden designs. If untrimmed it will grow to 50cm tall, alternatively it can be cut with a hedge trimmer or sheers to maintain a bamboo cover of down to 10cm tall. Like of the running bamboos, Pleioblastus pygmaeus needs to be grown in a contained area or in containers. Also useful as a feature plant in ornamental planters.  When planting running bamboo varieties we recommend using a qualified landscaper familiar with installing root barriers and or container gardens.

50cm tall x spreading (root barriers or containers are essential)

full sun to part shade