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Hedge Bamboo 'Riviereorum' (Bambusa multiplex): Dwarf Clumping Bamboo for Hedges

Overview

'Riviereorum' (Chinese Goddess Bamboo) is a dwarf cultivar of Hedge Bamboo, forming a dense, compact clump 6-10 feet tall with very small leaves and slender, numerous culms. It is one of the best bamboos for a low, formal hedge or screen in frost-free climates. Non-invasive clumper.

Taxonomy & Nomenclature

Family:	Poaceae (poh-AY-see-ee)
Genus:	Bambusa (bam-BOO-suh)
Species:	multiplex (MUL-tih-pleks)
Cultivar:	Riviereorum

Synonym: Bambusa multiplex var. riviereorum.

Cultivation & Uses

USDA zones 8-11; full sun to part shade; moist, well-drained soil. **Clumping bamboo** – non-invasive. Excellent for hedges, screens, topiary, and containers. Can be sheared to shape. Many other dwarf cultivars exist ('Alphonse Karr', 'Golden Goddess', 'Tiny Fern').

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