Phyllostachys aurea
Golden Bamboo, Fish Pole Bamboo
Description
This bamboo will grow to about 25' tall and is drought tolerant with dense foliage. This running bamboo needs to be restricted or confined.
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
Medium, High, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Well-drained, Moist
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:
Different areas of your landscape have different water requirements.
Shrubs need much less water than lawns and drip systems should never be scheduled on the same program with lawns.
Establish separate watering schedules for those areas.