Friendly name: Aurea Golden Golden

Phyllostachys aurea
'Kansai'
Holochrysa
"Golden Golden"

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

Phyllostachys aurea Kansai Holochrysa


Phyllostachys aurea 'Kansai' holochrysa bamboo 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. It has the same habit and growth as P. aurea except for the culm color. It is a very aggressive spreader in areas with warm summers. This bamboo makes a nice ornamental planting. Culms are used for interior decoration, fishing rods, walking sticks, umbrella handles, and many other crafts projects.

Phyllostachys aurea holochrysa varies from the typical form whose culms stay green until old; these culms turn yellow or orange-yellow very young and then to a golden orange. The culm color is not affected by exposure to sun. The internodes will sometimes have a few green stripes. Some leaves will have a narrow white stripe. First introduced to the U.S. in 1984.

Very rare.


Performance
Phyllostachys aurea Kansai Holochrysa (Zone 7)
Phyllostachys aurea Kansai Holochrysa
Phyllostachys aurea Kansai Holochrysa...
First year
Bamboo - Phyllostachys aurea Kansai Holochrysa First year growth photo

Second year
Bamboo - Phyllostachys aurea Kansai Holochrysa Second year growth photo

Third year
Bamboo - Phyllostachys aurea Kansai Holochrysa Third year growth photo

Fourth year
Bamboo - Phyllostachys aurea Kansai Holochrysa Fourth year growth photo

Fifth year
Bamboo - Phyllostachys aurea Kansai Holochrysa Fifth year growth photo
Pronunciation
Phyllostachys aurea Kansai Holochrysa

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 
Kansai Holochrysa KAN-say-eye ho-low-chris-ah    

Uses
Phyllostachys aurea Kansai Holochrysa
Edible shoots Small Hedge Excellent
House 6 hours min. sun Wood quality Good
Container Good Crafts Good
Screen Excellent Ornamental Good
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