Botanical Name: Phyllostachys aurea
Common Name: Golden bamboo Type of Plant: monocot: shrub Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape clumping habit of several to many erect, woody, green, canelike stems, usually with crowded joints (nodes), at the base – spreads rapidly via underground rhizomes Height 6-12' (20') Spread indefinite Growth Rate rapid Environment: Exposure outdoor tolerates any exposure Soil prefers moist loam, tolerates most Hardiness hardy (all zones) Morphology: Leaves short, grass like blades, lanceolate, bright green, 2-6" long alternate, lacking petioles – very short ones present – 1/16" Flowers inconspicuous Fruit inconspicuous Propagation: division of rhizome Usage: large accent shrub for its distinctive clumping habit; large background mass/screen – tub plant Landscape Care: Watering prefers regular, tolerates considerable drought after established Fertilizing little required after established Pruning cut back rhizome to prevent massive invasiveness of plant Pests/Diseases relatively free Special Conditions/Other plant in containers to prevent rhizome spread Origin: Japan Family: Poaceae Notes: |
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