Variegated Simonii

(Medake)

Pleioblastus simonii 'Variegatus'

A dense and upright hedge bamboo. Fast spreading and quite drought-tolerant. Shoots late in the season. Some of the long narrow leaves are varigated and some are green. This bamboo is particularly good for screens and windbreaks. It is salt-tolerant.

  • Height: 16’
  • Diameter: 1”
  • Minimum Temp: 0o F
  • Sun or Partial Shade

Unique Identification Features

  • Shoots often - even late in the season
  • Shoots start out light green.
  • Persistant sheaths on culms and branches.
  • Some leaves varigated, typically much narrower
  • Leaves measure about 8 x .75 inches