Pleioblastus Species, Dwarf Whitestripe Bamboo

In our garden, which is west of Seattle, this plant is prone to mites (which is annoying, but can be managed by regular dormant oil spray...Read Moreing or misting or, failing that, periodic drastic pruning). It also seems inclined to revert to a pure green form, which changes some of its design value. That said, it is an interesting addition to the landscape, and we have found it's roaming inclinations to be totally contained by pounding a 6" plastic edging into the ground around the planting.

This is a bamboo I am willing to suffer, being a mixed compliment I know. It is beautiful, and absolutely unique in form, color and grace...Read More. It is said to run, but I have not yet seen the worst of it, compared with larger running types I am more familiar with.