Phyllostachys aurea

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Phyllostachys aurea

Golden Bamboo

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Information by: 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'

Width Range

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, Poor

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

Invasive

Design Styles

Japanese, Tropical, Water Garden

Accenting Features

Silhouette, Unusual Shape

Seasonal Interest

n/a

Location Uses

Background

Special Uses

Container, Hedge, Screen, Mass Planting

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs.

If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.