Phyllostachys vivax 'Huangwenzhu' - 400-450 CM RB

Description
With its medium green leaf colouring, the Bamboo (Phyllostachys vivax) is a decorative design element in the garden, which can be used as a free-growing hedge or as a single plant with its overhanging growth. Sunny to semi-shady, wind-protected locations are preferred. Under favourable conditions, this hardy bamboo reaches a height of approx. 10 m and grows up to 8 m wide.

Bulletpoints
* edible * tolerates pruning

leaves
The evergreen leaves of the Bamboos are medium green, lanceolate.

Spread
China.

Frost hardiness
The Bamboo has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Bamboo is an overhanging bamboo that can reach a height of 6 - 10 metres and a width of 5 - 8 metres. It usually grows 1.5 - 2.5 m per year.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Pruning
This plant is tolerant of pruning.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady, wind-protected 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, solitary, hedge

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