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Yellow Groove Bamboo
Phyllostachys aureosulcata
Pronunciation: fil-oh-STAY-kis a-ree-o-sul-KA-ta
SKU #01143
This evergreen bamboo has slender young green stems with a pronounced yellow groove found on opposite sides of the cane. Leaves are a soft green color. Strong vertical growth is ideal for container plantings and privacy screens. A running bamboo that spreads by underground stems; keep contained to prevent unwanted spread.
LIGHT: Full sun, Partial sun
WATER: Keep soil moist, but not soggy.
SIZE: Quickly reaches 15 to 25 ft. tall; spreads vigorously by underground stems.
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| Bloom Time | Inconspicuous; prized for foliage. |
|---|---|
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs, Fast Growing |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Erosion Control, Tolerates Urban Pollution, Black Walnut Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Spreading |
| Landscape Use | Barrier, Container, Privacy Screen, Windbreak |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Japanese Maple (Acer); Azalea (Azalea); Lily of the Valley (Pieris); Peony (Paeonia); Pachysandra (Pachysandra) |
| Care Instructions | Thrives in humus-rich, well-drained soils. Spreads by rhizomes and can become invasive; best contained in a non-perforated pot with the lip above soil level. Protect root zone with a 4 to 6-inch layer of mulch to protect in harsh winter regions. Remove older canes and new shoots at the base to thin and reduce vigor. |
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| Bloom Time | Inconspicuous; prized for foliage. |
|---|---|
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs, Fast Growing |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Erosion Control, Tolerates Urban Pollution, Black Walnut Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Spreading |
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