Position

Sun exposure:
Full sun, partial shade
Aspect:
East facing, north facing, south facing, west facing

Soil

Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Phyllostachys are attractive, tall, evergreen bamboos that make an architectural statement in the garden.

Phyllostachys aureosulcata f. aureocaulis is a decorative bamboo, native to China, grown for its pale yellow canes that are reddish when young. It makes an excellent backdrop for border planting, and is useful for screening. Planted alone, it makes a good specimen plant. The sound of its leaves rustling in the wind is also very appealing.

For best results grow Phyllostachys aureosulcata f. aureocaulis in moist but well-drained soil. It's not considered an invasive variety, but to restrict its spread, such as planting in a large container or limiting the roots with a non-perishable barrier.

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Phyllostachys and wildlife

Phyllostachys has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.

Is Phyllostachys poisonous?

Phyllostachys has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
Plants that go well with Phyllostachys aureosulcata
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