Phyllostachys bambusoides
'Richard Haubrich'

• Height: 10-15 feet (3m - 5m)
• Max. Diameter: 1.25" (3cm)
• Hardiness: -15°C (5°F)
• USDA Zone: 7a
• Light: Full Sun

Of the giant timber bamboos, this cultivar is the smallest and is known for the stunning variegation on it's leaves. The ornamental leaves are striped with tones of white, green, beige and orange. Due to the high level of variegation, it is an extremely slow grower. Richard Haubrich is named after the founding president of the American Bamboo Society. A very rare but beautiful bamboo.

• Phyllostachys bambusoides 'Richard Haubrich'

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  Full display of the variegated leaves.

  

• Phyllostachys bambusoides 'Richard Haubrich'

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  New shoots and culms with emerging branches.

  

• Phyllostachys bambusoides 'Richard Haubrich'

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  Closeup of the variegated leaves.

  

• Phyllostachys bambusoides 'Richard Haubrich'

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  Closeup of culm.