Phyllostachys vivax (Chinese Timber Bamboo)

***Running Bamboo***

Native to: China (Asia)

• Size: Big! (35-75 feet)
• Sun: Full sun, tolerates both summer heat and winter frost, is one of the hardiest bamboos
• Hardiness: to around -5 degrees
• Water: Medium (2 times weekly during dry months)
• Flowers: inconspicuous
• Attracts: Nesting birds (humming birds and others)
• Pests: Argentine Ants and scale
• Other Information: Great screen, grows quickly, and can spread quickly if there is enough water. This is a running bamboo.

Great Links to learn more:

http://www.bamboobotanicals.ca/html/bamboo-species/phyllostachys-vivax.html

http://www.bamboogarden.com/Phyllostachys%20vivax.htm

http://www.bamboo-inspiration.com/phyllostachys-vivax.html