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Bamboo 'Kimmei' (Semiarundinaria yashadake): Variegated Running Bamboo with Sulcate Culms

Overview

'Kimmei' is a variegated cultivar of Yadake Bamboo. Its culms are green with a distinctive yellow groove (sulcus) on alternate sides, and leaves may show creamy striping. It forms an upright, running clump 15-20 feet tall, adding vertical interest and color to the bamboo collection.

Taxonomy & Nomenclature

Family:	Poaceae (poh-AY-see-ee)
Genus:	Semiarundinaria (semi-ee-ar-run-din-NAY-ree-a)
Species:	yashadake
Cultivar:	Kimmei

Cultivation & Uses

Full sun to part shade; moist, well-drained soil. Hardy to USDA zone 6. **Running bamboo** – install rhizome barrier. Use as a screen, specimen, or for the colorful culms in crafts. The sulcate (grooved) culms are a distinguishing feature.

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