Bambusa, Golden Hawaiian Bamboo, Painted Bamboo, Striped Bamboo 'Vittata' (Bambusa vulgaris)

Here is a wide, older culm in Los Angeles. Without constant trimming, plants like this can quickly become impenetrable and difficult to clean up.

by palmbob Jul 21, 2003 2:33 AM

Here is a closeup of the culms showing why it is one of the more popular bamboos in cultivation

by palmbob Jul 21, 2003 2:34 AM

Santa Barbara, California

by palmbob Nov 26, 2003 9:02 AM

Bambusa vulgaris vittata (Tampa, FL)

by RoyRogers Jun 11, 2004 9:15 AM

planted as landscaping plant in golf course, Hilo, Hawaii

by palmbob Mar 21, 2007 1:49 AM

I was surprised to see my Vulgaris Vittata sending up a new shoot in February 2011. We had a cool summer and are having weird Winter weather. Maybe it thinks it is still Fall.

by ricshaw Feb 18, 2011 5:26 PM

'Vittata' Bamboo, young stand.

by Metrosideros Feb 18, 2011 5:20 PM

San Diego Botanic Garden

by growin Aug 22, 2011 8:29 PM

San Diego Botanic Garden

by growin Aug 22, 2011 8:30 PM

San Diego Botanic Garden

by growin Aug 22, 2011 8:38 PM

San Diego Botanic Garden

by growin Aug 22, 2011 8:38 PM

Golden Hawaiian Bamboo

by JDM93eg8 Mar 8, 2012 10:48 PM

Bambusa 'Vittata' in the Hilo Arboretum

by Metrosideros Mar 22, 2013 9:09 AM

B. 'Vittata' culms.

by Metrosideros Mar 22, 2013 9:23 AM

Fosters Botanical Garden, Hawaii. Photo courtesy of Mark Delepine. Copyright Mark Delepine.

by Kell Feb 21, 2016 12:27 AM