Golden Chinese Timber Bamboo, Golden Vivax Bamboo, Phyllostachys aureocaulis, Phyllostachys vivax 'Aureocaulis', Running Bamboo
Fast-growing, Phyllostachys vivax f. aureocaulis (Golden Chinese Timber Bamboo) is a most impressive and striking, evergreen bamboo with extremely tall, upright, golden-yellow canes adorned with random fine green stripes as if hand-painted. Rich bright yellow at first, the culms become deep golden yellow before maturing to slightly orange-yellow. They bear a dense foliage of long, dark, glossy green leaves, up to 8 in. (20 cm), sometimes with a thin creamy-yellow stripe. In its native environment, Golden Chinese Timber Bamboo can potentially grow to 70 ft. in height (24 m) with 5 in. wide culms (12 cm) if given favorable conditions, but it is more typically seen at around 30 ft. (9 m) with 3 in. culms (7 cm). Tough, cold-hardy, heat and drought tolerant, this running bamboo is truly a sight to behold. It can make a spectacular garden specimen or be used to create a narrow hedge. Hardy to -4ºF (-20ºC).
Hardiness |
7 - 10 |
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Heat Zones |
7 - 10 |
Plant Type | Bamboos |
Plant Family | Poaceae |
Genus | Phyllostachys |
Common names | Bamboo |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Early, Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall, Winter |
Height | 15' - 70' (4.6m - 21.3m) |
Spread | 8' - 15' (240cm - 4.6m) |
Maintenance | Average |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Loam |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Evergreen |
Tolerance | Drought, Deer |
Garden Uses | Hedges And Screens, Patio And Containers |
Hardiness |
7 - 10 |
---|---|
Heat Zones |
7 - 10 |
Plant Type | Bamboos |
Plant Family | Poaceae |
Genus | Phyllostachys |
Common names | Bamboo |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Early, Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall, Winter |
Height | 15' - 70' (4.6m - 21.3m) |
Spread | 8' - 15' (240cm - 4.6m) |
Maintenance | Average |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Loam |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Evergreen |
Tolerance | Drought, Deer |
Garden Uses | Hedges And Screens, Patio And Containers |
How many Phyllostachys vivax f. aureocaulis (Golden Chinese Timber Bamboo) do I need for my garden?
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