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Phyllostachys aureosulcata 'Spectabilis' - Green sulcus bamboo

Phyllostachys aureosulcata 'Spectabilis'  Phyllostachys aureosulcata 'Spectabilis'
Golden yellow stems with distinctive green grooves. Stems sometimes zigzag near the base. Cut out damaged or overcrowded canes in spring or early summer. Spread can be confined by burying a barrier round the roots.

Plant type

Bamboos/Grasses
Form/shape
Clump forming, upright, evergreen shrub
Growing conditions
Sun or partial shade. Prefers shelter from cold winds. Moist but well drained soil.
Height
1.5 x 0.4m at planting; 4 x 1.5m after 5 years; 6 x 2m at maturity.
Hardiness
Fully hardy