Does best in part shade. Golden canes in sun, green in shade, with dark green leaves, edible young shoots. Basal nodes compressed at base, some canes growing zig zag. Hardy, flexible canes to 30 ft. Commonly used for fishing poles.
New canes are dark green to black, very attractive, and fast growing.
Delicious edible shoots. Hardy to 0 degrees F. Evergreen. Hardy to 5 degrees F. Evergreen. Straight shoots traditionally used to make arrows. Suitable as a houseplant.