Yellow Buddha Belly Bamboo | Bambusa Ventricosa Kimmei

Quick Plant Specs Plant Type: Non-invasive clumping bamboo Botanical Name: Bambusa vulgaris ‘Vittata Wamin’ (Kimmei Buddha Belly) Mature Height: 10–15 ft Spacing for Hedge: 3–4 ft apart Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade Growth Habit: Compact clumping bamboo with swollen nodes Cane Color: Golden yellow canes with green striping and bulging “Buddha belly” nodes Cold Tolerance: Sensitive to cold temperatures Best Uses: Decorative hedge, tropical accent, container bamboo Special Considerations Kimmei Buddha Belly Bamboo is sensitive to cold temperatures. While this variety has occasionally been reported to survive temperatures down into the teens, it is strongly recommended that it be planted in regions where winter temperatures do not fall below 21°F. It has also been reported to survive in Zone 8a, but extra protection is usually required. In colder regions, plants may benefit from winter protection such as mulching, covering during cold snaps, or rotating container