Origin. China, Japan, Korea. Clumping Bamboo
with rather thin culms (2-3cm diameter) which
grow straight up and close together, covered in a
sheath which is at first pale green, later brown
and persisting for a long time. Evergreen leaves,
10-30cm long, 2-3cm wide, are bright, deep
green on the upper side, glaucous on the
underside. Tolerates relative drought, grows well
in pots and indoors.