This bamboo cultivar forms a non-invasive spreading habit with stems (culms) that bow outwards and arch as substantial foliage forms. The new culms sheaths are whitish and the large linear leaves are bright green.

Hardiness zones 9 to 12 

Bambusa multiplex 'Willowy' is naturally found in Asia growing in well drained, fertile moist soils that are organic rich in an open sunny position and is frost tender but drought tolerant.

This attractive cultivar (Hedge Bamboo) is planted in parks and gardens along borders for screening or is used as a wind break in exposed positions. It can also be trimmed to form a hedge or planted in tubs and planter boxes. It is fast growing, establishing in 2 to 4 years and is long lived. it is non-invasive and is planted in urban gardens. ID 920

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

Poaceae (poh_AY-see-ee)
Grass Family