SASAELLA masamuneana forma albostriata (also seen as masamuneana var. albostriata). An elegant small bamboo, whose genus name literally means, “little sasa”. It seems less vigorous than most of the sasas but spreads in the same manner, by underground rhizomes. The stems are erect, rising 1' to 3' (6' in the ABS Source List), and attractively covered when young with a white, waxy powder. Each bears several leaves up to 6" long, shiny and dark green above with cream colored margins and some irregular cream striping elsewhere. It is certainly one of the prettiest dwarf bamboos I have seen. Sun or (preferably) part shade, most soils, moderate to occasional watering. Probably hardy to 10^oF or less.