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Phyllostachys aurea

Golden Bamboo

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme        Photographer: Steve Mullany

 

Description

This bamboo will grow to about 25' tall and is drought tolerant with dense foliage.

 

Plant Type

Shrub, Bamboo

Height Range

3-6', 6-12', 12-25'

Flower Color

n/a

Flower Season

n/a

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half, Shade

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

Invasive

Design Styles

Japanese, Tropical, Water Garden

Accenting Features

Silhouette, Unusual Shape

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Background

Special Uses

Container, Hedge, Screen, Mass Planting

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.

Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.