Bambusa vulgaris
GOLDEN BAMBOO
Poaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen rhizomatous clumping bamboo

Hardiness zones: 9-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: moderate wind, light frost
12m
Plant habit
 
5m

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Flowers: n/a

Leaves: mid green

Bark & Stems: green stems

Edibility: edible stems
 
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Bambusa vulgaris
GOLDEN BAMBOO
Poaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen rhizomatous clumping bamboo

Hardiness zones: 9-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: moderate wind, light frost
12m
Plant habit
 
5m

FEATURES

Flowers: n/a

Leaves: mid green

Bark & Stems: green stems

Edibility: edible stems


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical, oriental & contemporary designs

Uses: informal screen, large planter, accents, soil binding

Growth rate: fast

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: easy

Animals: deer resistant






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