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Dwarf Whitestripe

Pleioblastus Fortunei

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Overview

Pleioblastus fortunei, commonly known as Dwarf Whitestripe, is a variegated bamboo reaching a mature height of 2-3 feet. Its slender, green canes boast leaves dappled with creamy white streaks, providing a striking contrast. Ideal for USDA zones 7-10, it thrives in partial shade to full sun, preferring well-drained soil. This hardy, clump-forming bamboo serves well as a groundcover or accent plant, offering year-round visual interest with minimal spread.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 7–10Type BambooClimate Temperate
Dwarf Whitestripe (Pleioblastus Fortunei) — is a variegated bamboo reaching a mature height of 2-3 feet
Dwarf Whitestripe (Pleioblastus Fortunei) — commonly known as Dwarf WhitestripeDwarf Whitestripe (Pleioblastus Fortunei) — Ideal for USDA zones 7-10, it thrives in partial shade to full sun, preferring well-drained soilDwarf Whitestripe (Pleioblastus Fortunei) — Its slender, green canes boast leaves dappled with creamy white streaks, providing a striking contrastPleioblastus Fortunei

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
7–10

Shape & size

Mature height
2–3 Ft.
Mature width
2–3 Ft.

Classification

Type
Bamboo
Family
Poaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Dwarf Whitestripe (Pleioblastus Fortunei) — is a variegated bamboo reaching a mature height of 2-3 feet
Dwarf Whitestripe (Pleioblastus Fortunei) — commonly known as Dwarf Whitestripe
Dwarf Whitestripe (Pleioblastus Fortunei) — Ideal for USDA zones 7-10, it thrives in partial shade to full sun, preferring well-drained soil
Dwarf Whitestripe (Pleioblastus Fortunei) — Its slender, green canes boast leaves dappled with creamy white streaks, providing a striking contrast
Pleioblastus Fortunei

Photograph: Ping an Chang, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

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