Phyllostachys aurea
Golden Bamboo
Description
This bamboo will grow to about 25' tall and is drought tolerant with dense foliage. If your property is adjacent to a channel, please consider NOT planting Golden Bamboo as it can end up clogging the channel or suffocating trees. Or consider planting in containers.
Plant Type
Shrub, Bamboo
Height Range
3-6', 6-12', 12-25'
Width Range
n/a
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:
Lawn watering more than 5 minutes usually results in runoff. Use multiple cycle starts.