Phyllostachys aureosulcata f. aureocaulis (Golden-groove bamboo)

Botanical name

Phyllostachys aureosulcata f. aureocaulis

Other names

Golden-groove bamboo, Yellow-groove bamboo, Golden crookstem bamboo, Yellow stem bamboo

Genus

Phyllostachys Phyllostachys

Species

P. aureosulcata f. aureocaulis - P. aureosulcata f. aureocaulis is a clump-forming, evergreen bamboo with narrow, lance-shaped, mid-green leaves and yellow canes with green stripes near the base.

Foliage

Evergreen

Habit

Clump-forming, Upright

Awards

RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)

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Colour

Foliage

Mid-green in All seasons

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How to care

Watch out for

Specific pests

Slugs , Snails

Diseases

Generally disease-free.

General care

Pruning

Remove dead or damaged stems and thin out to show off stems to best effect.

Propagation methods

Division

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Monthly care advice

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Where to grow

Phyllostachys aureosulcata f. aureocaulis (Golden-groove bamboo) will reach a height of 6m and a spread of 10m after 10-20 years.

Suggested uses

Architectural, Containers, Hedging/Screens, Sub-Tropical, Woodland

Cultivation

Grow in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or part shade. Plant in a container or withing a soil barrier to restrict its spread.

Soil type

Chalky, Loamy

Soil drainage

Moist but well-drained, Well-drained

Soil pH

Acid, Alkaline, Neutral

Light

Partial Shade, Full Sun

Aspect

North, South, East, West

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.

Hardy (H4)

USDA zones

Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5