Origin
China (Zhejiang, Guangdong, Hainau)
* Withstands -22º C
Features
Very straight, bright dark green stems, leaves 12 to 15 cm long by 1.8 to 2 cm wide, glossy green above and sea green below (hence its name). Very invading rhizome. The first sprouts come out in April.
Care
This rustic bamboo can develop in all conditions; its growth potential can sometimes be seriously reduced in poor soils.
Uses
Hedge, grove, windbreak, flowerbeds.
Benefits
This bamboo provides beautiful mass effects due to its lush foliage and straight stems. It withstands cold well.