Typical height: 12m
Typical culm diameter: 6cm
Growth habit: Upright, bushy, vigorous
Temperature tolerance (minimum): -9°C Very cold tolerant
Origin: China
As Bambusa ventricosa but with yellow/green striated culms and cream striped leaves.
Though this bamboo is related to the ventricosa (Buddhas Belly), it is quite unusual for it develop the short swollen internodes. Under normal QLD growing conditions, the Kimmei will generally grow straight, without any of the bellying internodes.
The Kimmei is very fast growing with a vigourous growth habit. Great for privacy screening on acreage, windbreaks or erosion control. Can be quite open clumping.
NOTE about photos: All the photos on this website are taken at Bamboo Land. Therefore, the plant photos displayed here show ACTUAL plant performance in OUR climate, and not what they MAY grow into based on overseas conditions. A lot of work has gone into taking these photos, so please dont copy or use them without prior permission from Bamboo Land. Enjoy.
