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Painted Bamboo

Bambusa Vulgaris 'Vittata'

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Overview

Painted Bamboo (Bambusa vulgaris 'vittata') is a striking, clumping bamboo highly prized for its bright yellow canes adorned with random green stripes, providing a strong visual impact. Maturing to heights of 30-40 feet with a cane diameter of 2-3 inches, it prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Ideal as a focal point or privacy screen, it's fast-growing and resilient, yet manageable with regular maintenance.

Sun FullWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 10–11Type BambooClimate Subtropical
Painted Bamboo (Bambusa Vulgaris 'Vittata') — Mature culms can reach impressive heights of 40 to 50 feet with a diameter of about 2 to 3 inches

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
10–11

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Bamboo
Family
Gramineae
Climate
Subtropical

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Painted Bamboo (Bambusa Vulgaris 'Vittata') — golden-yellow culms (stems) adorned with irregular green stripes; providing a strong visual impact
Painted Bamboo (Bambusa Vulgaris 'Vittata') — The clumping growth form, however, generally keeps it more contained than its running bamboo counterparts; mature
Painted Bamboo (Bambusa Vulgaris 'Vittata') — yet manageable with regular maintenance
Painted Bamboo (Bambusa Vulgaris 'Vittata') — Maturing to heights of 30-40 feet with a cane diameter of 2-3 inches
Painted Bamboo (Bambusa Vulgaris 'Vittata') — or simply as a focal point in the garden; commonly known as Painted Bamboo
Painted Bamboo (Bambusa Vulgaris 'Vittata') — making this bamboo a substantial presence in a garden setting.<br><br>Ideal for USDA Hardiness Zones 9 to 11; or
Painted Bamboo (Bambusa Vulgaris 'Vittata') — which seem meticulously hand-painted by nature's brush
Painted Bamboo (Bambusa Vulgaris 'Vittata') — commonly known as Painted Bamboo; yet manageable with regular maintenance
Painted Bamboo (Bambusa Vulgaris 'Vittata') — Painted Bamboo (Bambusa vulgaris 'vittata') is a striking; maturing to heights of 30-40 feet with a cane diameter
Painted Bamboo (Bambusa Vulgaris 'Vittata') — Ideal as a focal point or privacy screen; which seem meticulously hand-painted by nature's brush, image 84
Painted Bamboo (Bambusa Vulgaris 'Vittata') — which seem meticulously hand-painted by nature's brush; is a striking ornamental species that can bring an exotic
Painted Bamboo (Bambusa Vulgaris 'Vittata') — making this bamboo a substantial presence in a garden setting.<br><br>Ideal for USDA Hardiness Zones, image 67
Painted Bamboo (Bambusa Vulgaris 'Vittata') — consider its rapid growth and expansive nature
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