Phyllostachys Rubromarginata is noted for its good quality wood and edible shoots, as well as how it tolerates cold, dry winds. Tests in Alabama showed it to be superior in culm production and cold tolerance. It has a maximum height of 55 feet and a diameter to 2.8 inches. It prefers full sun to part shade and is cold hardy to -5 degrees Fahrenheit. Running bamboo. This is a "Mature" 5 gallon size plant (1-2 years old, Not a Seedling) with well-developed roots. Plants are approximately 6-10 feet tall prior to shipping. Plants may be trimmed at top to 3-4 ft. for shipping. Plants are shipped by UPS Ground with the rootball and some soil wrapped in a wetpack. Thanks for looking!!! **We currently do no ship to California due to strict plant import quarantine laws. Sorry! ***Visit my store for many more Bamboo varieties!!!*** On Jan-13-09 at 08:07:22 PST, seller added the following information: