Phyllostachys aurea - 250-275

Description
Attention! The species Phyllostachys aurea is classified as an invasive species in Switzerland and may not be traded, planted or otherwise distributed there.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Bambusa aurea.

leaves
The wintergreen leaves of Golden bamboo are light green, lanceolate. They are about 8 - 10 cm in size.

Spread
China.

Growth
Golden bamboo is a bushy, dense and clump-forming large shrub that can reach a height of 2.5 - 4 metres and a width of 2 - 3 metres. It usually grows 1 - 1.5 m per year.

Water
The plant needs plenty of water. Do not allow the soil to dry out.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady, wind-protected position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Stems
Golden bamboo is characterised by its greenish-yellow stems arranged in knots.

Root
Phyllostachys aurea is a shallow-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms runner-forming roots.