Phyllostachys aureosulcata 'Argus' - 350-400 CM C35

Description
With its dark green leaf colouring and yellow-green, rough stems, the Yellow groove bamboo (Phyllostachys aureosulcata) is a decorative design element in the garden, which can be used as a free-growing hedge with its upright and loose growth. Sunny to semi-shady locations with well-drained and nutrient-rich soil are preferred. In favourable conditions, this hardy bamboo reaches a height of approx. 7 m and grows up to 6 m wide.

Bulletpoints
* tolerates pruning

leaves
The evergreen leaves of the Yellow groove bamboos are dark green, lanceolate.

Spread
China.

Frost hardiness
The Yellow groove bamboo has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Yellow groove bamboo is an upright and loosely growing large shrub that can reach a height of 4 - 7 metres and a width of 3 - 6 metres. It usually grows 1 - 2 m per year.

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

Pruning
This plant is tolerant of pruning.

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

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Use
Privacy screen, group planting, ornamental shrub, hedge

Stems
Yellow groove bamboo is characterised by its rough, yellow-green stems.

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