This vigorous bamboo cultivar has narrow upright yellow striped stems (culms) and forms a non-invasive clump. It has small dark green lanced-shaped leaves that are arranged in a single plane. 

Hardiness zones 9 to 12 

Bambusa multiplex 'Fernleaf Stripestem' is naturally found from southern China to east Asia growing in well drained, fertile organic rich moist light soils in an open sunny position and is frost tender but drought tolerant. 

This attractive cultivar (Hedge Bamboo) is planted along borders in parks and gardens for screening or can be trimmed to form a hedge. It is also grown in tubs or planter boxes and is fast growing establishing in 2 to 4 years and is long lived. It is non- invasive and suitable for urban gardens. In glasshouse culture place it in an indirect bright position and keep humid. ID 917

Bambusa (bam-BOO-suh) multiplex (MUL-tih-pleks) 'Fernleaf Stripestem'

Poaceae (poh_AY-see-ee)
Grass Family