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Bio Facts: Sunburst

Sunburst
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Common Name:

Sunburst

Scientific Name:

Bambusa pervariabilis ‘Viridistriatus’

Origin:

China

USDA Cold Hardiness Zones:

8-11

Light Requirements:

Full sun to part shade

Soil Requirements:

Regular to moist soil

Notes:

  • Mid sized clumping bamboo reaching 45’
  • Culm diameter 2.5”
  • New shoots are yellow with green stripes, maturing to yellow/gold with irregular dark green stripes