Pleioblastus auricomus

Type	Grass, Evergreen, Ground cover
Form	Rounded Multi-Stemmed Bush, Architectural Form
Size	Medium Border Plant (50-180cm height)
Colours	Variegated green-gold Foliage
Care	Some Maintenance Required - Tough Plant
Hardiness	Very Hardy
Growth	Fast Growing Plant
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Plant Strengths: All round tough plant suitable for problem areas; Evergreen foliage for all year round colour and screening; Suitable for container growing; Architectural plant – ideal as a ‘stand out’ plant; Attractive form or foliage for all year interest.

Plant Weaknesses: Invasive/spreading root growth; Invasive top growth; Will not tolerate exposed, cold or hot and sunny locations; Does not produce showy attractive flowers.

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