Friendly name: Vivax - Yellow

Phyllostachys vivax aureocaulis

Maximum Height: 70'
Maximum Diameter: 5"
Minimum Temperature: -5° F
Does best in full sun.
Spreading: Moderate

Phyllostachys vivax aureocaulis


Resembles Phyllostachys bambusoides except that the culms of this bamboo are thinner walled. Culms turn yellow with a few narrow green stripes. There is a white powdery band beneath each node at sheath fall. It is the most cold hardy of the large timber bamboos and establishes quite quickly. Shoots are excellent for eating. A very attractive ornamental.

Very rare.

Pronunciation
Phyllostachys vivax aureocaulis

Botanical Latin is essentially a written language .... How they are pronounced really matters little provided they sound pleasant and are understood by all concerned...
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Name Botanical Alternate Meaning
Phyllostachys fil-lo-STAK-iss fy-lo-STAK-iss   Greek for leaf spike 
vivax VIE-VAX    

Uses
Phyllostachys vivax aureocaulis
Edible shoots Excellent Hedge Too tall
House Too large Wood quality Good
Container No Crafts Excellent
Screen High branching Ornamental Excellent
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