Kinmei-chiku
Phyllostachys bambusoides var. Castillonis Makino
Phyllostachys bambusoides form. castillonis Muroi
Phyllostachys bambusoides form. castillonis Muroi

Kyoto Rakusai Bamboo Park
One of mutation types of Phyllostachys bambusoides, diameter 3-8cm.
There are green stripes alternately in each node on golden colored culm,
that is verybaeutiful. Especially, culm is really beautiful just after culm sheath was fallen out.
There are a few yellow stripes on leaf but not conspicuous.
This is rare species but wonderful for ornamental plantation in garden and park.
This bamboo growing in Kaga city, Asakura-gun, Fukuoka Prefecture and Seta-gun, Gunma Prefecture
is also designated to be Natural Monument by the government.
There are green stripes alternately in each node on golden colored culm,
that is verybaeutiful. Especially, culm is really beautiful just after culm sheath was fallen out.
There are a few yellow stripes on leaf but not conspicuous.
This is rare species but wonderful for ornamental plantation in garden and park.
This bamboo growing in Kaga city, Asakura-gun, Fukuoka Prefecture and Seta-gun, Gunma Prefecture
is also designated to be Natural Monument by the government.