Pleioblastus consists of evergreen bamboo species that vary in dimensions and growth patterns. These plants have aggressive rhizomes that create thick clusters of slender canes, each featuring multiple leafy branches at every node.

Pleioblastus

Pleioblastus 'Chigogasa'

Pleioblastus altiligulatus

Pleioblastus argenteostriatus

Pleioblastus argenteostriatus 'Akebono'

Pleioblastus argenteostriatus 'Okinadake' (v)

Pleioblastus argenteostriatus f. glaber (v)

Pleioblastus argenteostriatus f. pumilus

Pleioblastus chino

Pleioblastus chino 'Kimmei'

Pleioblastus chino 'Murakamianus'

This spreading bamboo features upright green stems that showcase narrow leaves, characterized by cream and green stripes, reaching lengths of up to 20 cm.

Pleioblastus chino f. aureostriatus (v)

Pleioblastus chino f. elegantissimus

Pleioblastus chino f. gracilis

Pleioblastus chino var. hisauchii

Pleioblastus funghomii

Pleioblastus gramineus

Pleioblastus hindsii is a robust bamboo that creates thick stands of olive-green stems reaching up to 2.5 meters tall. Its blue-green leaves can grow up to 20 centimeters long, gathering towards the upper portions of the plant.

Pleioblastus hindsii

Pleioblastus humilis is a robust bamboo species known for its potential to spread rapidly, creating low clusters or thickets. The plants feature slender, dark green stems that can reach heights of approximately 1.2 meters, with elongated leaves measuring up to 20 centimeters long.

Pleioblastus humilis

Pleioblastus juxianensis

Pleioblastus kongosanensis

Pleioblastus kongosanensis 'Aureostriatus' (v)

Pleioblastus linearis

Pleioblastus oleosus

Pleioblastus pygmaeus is a compact, evergreen bamboo that reaches a height of approximately 25 cm, extending up to 40 cm in shaded conditions. It develops dense mats of slender, sturdy canes that are primarily mid-green, with purplish-green hues at the tips. The linear leaves, measuring between 8 and 13 cm, are downy and also exhibit a mid-green coloration.

Pleioblastus pygmaeus

Pleioblastus pygmaeus 'Distichus'

Pleioblastus pygmaeus 'Mirrezuzume'

Pleioblastus pygmaeus var. pygmaeus 'Mini'

Pleioblastus simonii is a vigorous, upright bamboo that can reach heights of up to 4.5 meters. It develops a dense cluster of olive-green canes and features elongated, narrow leaves that can grow as long as 30 centimeters.

Pleioblastus simonii

Pleioblastus simonii 'Heterophyllus'

Pleioblastus simonii 'Variegatus' (v)

Pleioblastus variegatus 'Fortunei' (v)

This compact bamboo features creamy-white variegated foliage and exhibits a slightly drooping growth pattern. As new culms emerge, the leaves' weight causes them to arch downward.

Pleioblastus variegatus 'Tsuboii' (v)

This low-growing, clumping bamboo develops a gradually expanding colony that reaches up to 1.2 meters in height. Its slender, light green stems support narrow leaves that can grow up to 20 centimeters in length, featuring stripes of creamy white.

Pleioblastus variegatus (v)

Pleioblastus variegatus f. humilis

Pleioblastus viridistriatus is a compact evergreen bamboo that develops a dense cluster of upright canes, reaching heights of up to 2 meters. Its slender leaves, measuring as much as 20 centimeters long, feature distinctive yellow and green stripes.