Greenstripe Vivax Bamboo
Technically speaking this is Phyllostachys Vivax. It is considered a timber bamboo and can grow quickly up to 45 feet (14 m) with an average diameter of 5 inches (13 cm). The plant itself is somewhat rare but is one of the most beautiful bamboo species available. These plants have green stripes on yellow canes and usually feature large leaves.
Greenstripe Bamboo is a species of flowering plant in the bamboo subfamily of the grass family Poaceae, native to China.
It is a tall, robust evergreen plant growing quickly to 8 m (26 ft) or more, with strong green canes to 12 cm (4.7 in) in diameter, and topped by drooping leaves. Sources vary as to the maximum size, with one source quoting 21 m (69 ft). Mature canes turn yellow.
Initially forming clumps, the plants will eventually establish large thickets via underground running rhizomes, unless artificially restricted. It is suitable for parks or large gardens, and is hardy down to at least −15 °C (5 °F).
