It's ideal for confined spaces where vertical display is needed. Its bamboo-like appearance has earned it the popular names heavenly bamboo and sacred bamboo. They bloom in late spring and summer. The berries appear during November and stay red through the winter months, but occur only when plants are clustered, not when they're growing solo. Although they do best with regular water and shade, they are fairly drought-tolerant.
Rich soil is best, but they can compete with tree roots, too, if necessary.