Pseudosasa usawai (Usawai Bamboo)

Pseudosasa usawai, also known as Usawai Bamboo, is a species of bamboo that features stiff dark leaves. It is a clumping bamboo, meaning it forms tight, dense clumps rather than spreading through underground runners. It grows up to 8 to 16 feet in height and is hardy in USDA zones 8-10. The stiff dark leaves add an elegant touch to any garden or landscape.