Sinobambusa tootsik, commonly known as Chinese Temple Bamboo, is an evergreen perennial grass native to the understory of forested areas and mountain slopes in Eastern China and Taiwan. It exhibits a clumping growth habit and can reach heights of 5-30 feet (1.5-9.1 meters) with a width of about 3 feet (0.9 meters). Chinese Temple Bamboo features slender, elegant culms and delicate, feathery leaves that contribute to its ornamental value. The plant does not typically produce notable flowers or fruit, but its foliage and form are the main attractions.

Chinese Temple Bamboo is valued for its aesthetic appeal and is often used in gardens for creating privacy screens, as a focal point, or in containers. It is relatively easy to maintain, requiring only occasional thinning to manage its spread. This bamboo prefers consistently moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate a range of light conditions, from full sun to part shade. While it is less invasive than some other bamboos, it can spread if not contained, so root barriers are recommended in smaller gardens. Gardeners should be aware of its potential to escape cultivation in favorable climates, where it can become invasive.CC BY-SA 4.0