Phyllostachys Aureosulcata Aureocaulis

Like all phyllostachys aureosulcata it is extremely hardy and makes an excellent choice for a fast privacy screen.

Phyllostachys aureosulcata aureocaulis. Other common names yellow groove bamboo. Grown in sunny locations the culms develop a a red tint but slowly fades off. Even without summer heat it can reach massive proportions 13cm thick culms that can reach over 10m. Ideally then you will need to largest pot you can find if you want to restrict their growth.

Phyllostachys aureosulcata harbin inversa has bright yellow culms with random narrow green stripes on them. A vigorous grower with nice upright culms and one of the more cold hardy bamboos. Synonyms phyllostachys aureocaulis phyllostachys aureosulcata aureocaulis. Phyllostachys aureosulcata aureocaulis is arguably the most adaptable and impressive of all golden caned bamboos.

Aureocaulis has an eventual spread of 6m while the phyllostachys nigra is more restrained and will only grow to 3m. It is a running bamboo with a distinctive yellow stripe in the culm groove or sulcus that is often grown as an ornamental. So if i call this species by different commonly used names throughout this page dont be surprised its because phyllostachys aureosulcata f. Phyllostachys aureosulcata the yellow groove bamboo is a species of bamboo native to the zhejiang province of china.

Genus phyllostachys are attractive large evergreen bamboos with running rhizomes although in cool temperate climates may initially behave like clump forming genera. Phyllostachys vivax aureocaulis is rated by most bamboo growers as the best and most ornamental tall to giant growing bamboos for colder climates. Phyllostachys aureosulcata spectabilis named after its spectacular array of colours the culms are bright yellow with a green sulcus. When the new culms are exposed to full sun they emerge a deep red.

Planted alone it makes a good specimen plant. A real jewel one of our most spectacular bamboos especially in the early summer as the new culms acquire their brightest color. It retains the robust nature and features of the species with its wind tolerance exceptional hardiness zig zag lower growth pattern beautifully striped emerging culm sheaths etc. Also known for its zigzag pattern on the lower culms.

Phyllostachys aureosulcata aureocaulis is commonly known as golden crook stem yellow groove bamboo yellow grove and golden grove bamboo. Like all cultivars of the phyllostachys aureosulcata type they have upright and narrow stature which offer good qualities for tall screens.