- Botanical name: Phyllostachys aureosulcata f. aureocaulis
- Plant Type: Shrub, Evergreen
Green
- Key features:
- Colourful bark
- Low maintenance plant
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.
How to grow Phyllostachys aureosulcata
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Plant size
8m height
4m spread
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Aspect
North facing, east facing, south facing, west facing
- Sun exposure: Full sun, partial shade
- Hardiness: Hardy
- Soil type: Well drained / light / sandy / clay / heavy / moist / chalky / alkaline
Plant calendar
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Do Plant in May |
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O
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Do not Prune in January |
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Do not Prune in February |
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Do not Prune in March |
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Do Prune in April |
M
Do Prune in May |
J
Do not Prune in June |
J
Do not Prune in July |
A
Do not Prune in August |
S
Do not Prune in September |
O
Do not Prune in October |
N
Do not Prune in November |
D
Do not Prune in December |
Phyllostachys aureosulcata and wildlife
Phyllostachys aureosulcata has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Phyllostachys aureosulcata poisonous?
Phyllostachys aureosulcata has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Cats
No reported toxicity to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
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