Bambusa vulgaris 'Vittata' /Variegated Bamboo

Close-up image of the yellow culms with dark green stripes
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Close-up image of the yellow culms with dark green stripes	Typical bamboo foliage	Close view of stripes on bamboo culm (cane)
Culms showing the variations in the variegation	Several culms in a clump	Golden colored culms can be seen from quite a distance in a mass planting


Scientific Name:	Bambusa vulgaris 'Vittata'
Common Name:	Variegated Bamboo
Plant Type:	Evergreen
Leaf Type:	Broadleaf
Hardiness Zone:	8, 9, 10, 11 Determine Your Zone
Height:	20-30 feet
Spread:	5 - 10 feet
Light Exposure:	Sun, Part Sun, Morning sun
Drainage:	Well drained, Moist
Rate of Growth:	Moderate
Water Requirement:	Medium
Maintenance Level:	Medium
Susceptible to insects and diseases:	No
Comments:	This is a clumping bamboo that produces handsome golden culms with bold green stripes of varying widths up the stems. The markings are sometimes considered to be beautiful Oriental brush painting. Reported to be quite drought sensitive so keep the soil moderately moist at all times. A very fine bamboo for ornamental plantings.