phyllostachys parvifolia

Phyllostachys parvifolia is a running bamboo with thick culms that grow tall for a bamboo that endures cold weather.

A potential giant even in cooler areas, this bamboo grows with an average height of 7 m (23 ft) reaching up to 12 m (39 ft) or more with a maximum culm diameter of 10 cm (3.9 in).

New culms are dark green, paling with age,

with a white ring appearing under each node.

Branches are short and leaves are small for a bamboo of the genus Phyllostachys.

Culm sheath colors of purple-red or ...