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Golden Bamboo, Fish Pole Bamboo

Phyllostachys Aurea

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Overview

Phyllostachys aurea, commonly called Golden or Fish Pole Bamboo, is a clumping, non-invasive ornamental grass. This bamboo features golden-yellow canes, reaching heights of 10-20 feet with a spread of 6-10 feet. Lush green foliage creates privacy screens or bamboo groves. Hardy in zones 6-10, it thrives in full to partial sunlight. Requires moderate water and well-drained soil. Trim to control height and spread for maintenance in designed landscapes.

Sun Full, Half, ShadeWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 8–11Type BambooClimate Subtropical
Golden Bamboo, Fish Pole Bamboo (Phyllostachys Aurea) — making it a resilient choice for various landscapes.<br><br>When incorporating Golden Bamboo into a
Golden Bamboo, Fish Pole Bamboo (Phyllostachys Aurea) — Lush green foliage creates privacy screens or bamboo grovesGolden Bamboo, Fish Pole Bamboo (Phyllostachys Aurea) — provide an elegant contrast to the denseGolden Bamboo, Fish Pole Bamboo (Phyllostachys Aurea) — Originating from Southeast China; typically around 10 to 20 feetGolden Bamboo, Fish Pole Bamboo (Phyllostachys Aurea) — Implementing rhizome barriers to a depth of around 30 inches can successfully contain its spreadGolden Bamboo, Fish Pole Bamboo (Phyllostachys Aurea) — Phyllostachys aurea, commonly called Golden or Fish Pole Bamboo, is a clumping, non-invasive ornamentalGolden Bamboo, Fish Pole Bamboo (Phyllostachys Aurea) — Originating from Southeast China+44

Culture

Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
8–11

Shape & size

Mature height
12–18 Ft.
Mature width
12–25 Ft.

Classification

Type
Bamboo
Family
Poaceae
Climate
Subtropical

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Golden Bamboo, Fish Pole Bamboo (Phyllostachys Aurea) — making it a resilient choice for various landscapes.<br><br>When incorporating Golden Bamboo into a
Golden Bamboo, Fish Pole Bamboo (Phyllostachys Aurea) — Lush green foliage creates privacy screens or bamboo groves
Golden Bamboo, Fish Pole Bamboo (Phyllostachys Aurea) — provide an elegant contrast to the dense
Golden Bamboo, Fish Pole Bamboo (Phyllostachys Aurea) — Originating from Southeast China; typically around 10 to 20 feet
Golden Bamboo, Fish Pole Bamboo (Phyllostachys Aurea) — Implementing rhizome barriers to a depth of around 30 inches can successfully contain its spread
Golden Bamboo, Fish Pole Bamboo (Phyllostachys Aurea) — Phyllostachys aurea, commonly called Golden or Fish Pole Bamboo, is a clumping, non-invasive ornamental
Golden Bamboo, Fish Pole Bamboo (Phyllostachys Aurea) — Originating from Southeast China
Golden Bamboo, Fish Pole Bamboo (Phyllostachys Aurea) — as well as Asian-inspired garden designs
Golden Bamboo, Fish Pole Bamboo (Phyllostachys Aurea) — This bamboo features golden-yellow canes, reaching heights of 10-20 feet with a spread of 6-10 feet
Golden Bamboo, Fish Pole Bamboo (Phyllostachys Aurea) — Phyllostachys aurea, commonly called Golden or Fish Pole Bamboo, is a clumping, image 22
Golden Bamboo, Fish Pole Bamboo (Phyllostachys Aurea) — and fast growth rate make it a go-to choice for privacy screens and windbreaks
Golden Bamboo, Fish Pole Bamboo (Phyllostachys Aurea) — also known as Fish Pole Bamboo (Phyllostachys aurea); hardy in zones 6-10, it thrives in full to
Golden Bamboo, Fish Pole Bamboo (Phyllostachys Aurea) — also known as Fish Pole Bamboo (Phyllostachys aurea)
Golden Bamboo, Fish Pole Bamboo (Phyllostachys Aurea) — Trim to control height and spread for maintenance in designed landscapes; typically around 10 to 20 feet
Golden Bamboo, Fish Pole Bamboo (Phyllostachys Aurea) — tropical aesthetic.<br><br>Its culms
Golden Bamboo, Fish Pole Bamboo (Phyllostachys Aurea) — is an eye-catching and robust bamboo species ideal for creating dense screens or focal points in the
Golden Bamboo, Fish Pole Bamboo (Phyllostachys Aurea) — typically around 10 to 20 feet
Golden Bamboo, Fish Pole Bamboo (Phyllostachys Aurea) — Trim to control height and spread for maintenance in designed landscapes
Golden Bamboo, Fish Pole Bamboo (Phyllostachys Aurea) — Lush green foliage creates privacy screens or bamboo groves; typically around 10 to 20 feet
Golden Bamboo, Fish Pole Bamboo (Phyllostachys Aurea) — Hardy in zones 6-10, it thrives in full to partial sunlight
Golden Bamboo, Fish Pole Bamboo (Phyllostachys Aurea) — is an eye-catching and robust bamboo species ideal for creating dense screens or focal, image 29
Golden Bamboo, Fish Pole Bamboo (Phyllostachys Aurea) — tropical aesthetic.<br><br>Its culms; hardy in zones 6-10, it thrives in full to partial sunlight
Golden Bamboo, Fish Pole Bamboo (Phyllostachys Aurea) — Hardy in zones 6-10, it thrives in full to partial sunlight, image 25
Golden Bamboo, Fish Pole Bamboo (Phyllostachys Aurea) — This bamboo features golden-yellow canes, reaching heights of 10-20 feet with a spread of, image 23
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