This upright clump forming bamboo has grooved canes (culms) that become light yellow in full sun and have compact nodes with swellings at the base. The yellow-green lanced-shaped leaves form a dense cover and the plant tolerates -20º C (-10ºF).

Hardiness zones 6 to 11 

Phyllostachys aurea is naturally found in eastern China growing in bamboo forests in well drained moderately fertile organic rich moist soils. It prefers an open sunny position and is frost tolerant but drought tender. 

Golden Bamboo is grown for its foliage and is planted in large gardens or parks in a sealed container as it spreads quickly to form a large invasive clump. It grows fast and establishes in 2 to 3 years from division. It is also planted on hill sides for soil stabilisation and is suitable for coastal regions. ID 904

Phyllostachys (fy-lo-STAIK-iss) aurea (aw-REE-ah)

Poaceae (poh_AY-see-ee)
Grass Family