Kimmei
Bamboo(Bambusa)
Visual Characteristics
Golden-yellow culms with narrow green vertical stripes and swollen, bulging lower internodes when container-grown or stressed; leaves finely striped with green and pale yellow-white.
Growing Tips
Best where winter lows stay above about 21F (roughly USDA zone 9); some survive into the high teens with protection. The Buddha-belly swelling appears reliably in pots and under dry or crowded conditions, but plants in rich open ground tend to produce straight, non-bellied culms that can reach 30-40+ ft.
Resistance Information
Disease Resistance
No notable disease problems reported; a robust ornamental.
Where to Buy
Sourcing information coming soon. Check local nurseries and seed banks for availability.