Phyllostachys vivax 'Aureocaulis' - 250-300 CM C15

Description
With its dark green leaf colouring and yellow-green stems, Bamboo 'Aureocaulis' (Phyllostachys vivax) is a decorative design element in the garden. The special thing about it, apart from its overhanging form, is that it does not need a rhizome barrier! It prefers sunny, sheltered locations with well-drained, humus-rich soil. In favourable conditions, this hardy bamboo reaches a height of approx. 10 m and grows up to 6 m wide.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Phyllostachys vivax aureocaulis.

Bulletpoints
* No rhizome barrier required * tolerates pruning

Leaves
The evergreen leaves of Bamboo 'Aureocaulis' are dark green, lanceolate. They are about 10 - 16 cm tall.

Spread
China.

Frost hardiness
The Bamboo 'Aureocaulis' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Bamboo 'Aureocaulis' is an overhanging large shrub that can reach a height of 5 - 10 m and a width of 4 - 6 m. Rapidly growing.

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, sheltered position.

Soil
Normal soil.

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

Use
Privacy screen, solitary, hedge

Stems
Bamboo 'Aureocaulis' is characterised by its yellow-green stems.

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