Friendly name: Aurea Golden

Phyllostachys aurea
"Golden Bamboo"
"Fishpole Bamboo"

Maximum Height: 27'
Maximum Diameter: 1 3/4"
Minimum Temperature: -3° F
Does best in full sun.
Spreading: Aggressive

Phyllostachys aurea Golden Bamboo


Phyllostachys aurea bamboo is the most commonly cultivated bamboo in the U.S. It is easily identified by one of several short internodes at the base of some of its culms which resemble the hand grip of a walking cane. Although the culms are green until old, the name Phyllostachys aurea "Golden" bamboo was first published by Carriere so the name P. a. "Golden" bamboo. It is a very aggressive spreader in areas with warm summers. Although listed as 1 3/4 inches maximum diameter, it has been observed to reach 2 1/2 inches in favorable locations. It is used worldwide as an ornamental. Culms are used for interior decoration, fishing rods, walking sticks, umbrella handles, and many other crafts projects. P. aurea bamboo was first introduced in the US in 1883 and in the early 1900s; it has been introduced from many sources.


Performance
Phyllostachys aurea Golden Bamboo (Zone 7)
Phyllostachys aurea Golden Bamboo
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First year
Bamboo - Phyllostachys aurea Golden Bamboo First year growth photo

Second year
Bamboo - Phyllostachys aurea Golden Bamboo Second year growth photo

Third year
Bamboo - Phyllostachys aurea Golden Bamboo Third year growth photo

Fourth year
Bamboo - Phyllostachys aurea Golden Bamboo Fourth year growth photo

Fifth year
Bamboo - Phyllostachys aurea Golden Bamboo Fifth year growth photo
Pronunciation
Phyllostachys aurea Golden Bamboo

Botanical Latin is essentially a written language .... How they are pronounced really matters little provided they sound pleasant and are understood by all concerned...
W.T. Stearn an authority on Botanical Latin

Name Botanical Alternate Meaning
Phyllostachys fil-lo-STAK-iss fy-lo-STAK-iss   Greek for leaf spike 
aurea AW-re-uh   Golden flower 

Uses
Phyllostachys aurea Golden Bamboo
Edible shoots Too small Hedge Good
House 4 hours min. sun Wood quality Too small
Container Good Crafts Good
Screen Too short Ornamental Excellent
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