SHIBATAEA kumasaca (S. kumasasa in many texts). Japan. A beautiful small bamboo, officially of the running category but of very moderate growth (“walking”, perhaps?). It has slender stems generally under 3' tall, closely branched and densely clothed with dark green, pointed-oval leaves, 3-4" long. It is one of the most attractive of the bamboos for containers. Sun or part shade near the coast, part shade inland, well drained soil, moderate to regular watering. Hardy to 10^oF or less.