This vigorous rhizomatous bamboo cultivar forms a clump with slender upright canes (culms) that have prominent nodes and forms a rounded habit. It has large variegated lanced-shaped leaves that form a dense cover and are an attractive feature.

Hardiness zones 8 to 11 

x Hibanobambusa tranquillans is naturally found in China growing on hillsides on the coast and inland. It prefers well drained, fertile moist soils that are organic rich in an open sunny position and is frost and drought tender. 

This hardy attractive bamboo is grown in parks and large gardens along borders for screening or as windbreak. It can also be trimmed to form a hedge or is grown in tubs and planter boxes. The cultivar 'Shiroshima' has very attractive foliage and is grown as a specimen plant. It may require controlling in confined areas and establishes in 2 to 3 years tolerating severe winters. ID 915

x Hibanobambusa (hi-ban-o-BAM-boo-sa) tranquillans (tran-kwel-anz)

Poaceae (poh_AY-see-ee)
Grass Family