Yellow Groove Bamboo
Did you know?
Yellow Groove Bamboo (Phyllostachys aureosulcata) only flowers once every 20 to 50 years.
Size
Up to 30 feet tall
Flowers, Fruit, Foliage
The fruit is a grain seed. Shoots are edible and have a distinct groove along the culm. Olive green leaves are lanceolate, 7 inches long, and pubescent at the base.
Pests & Diseases
None serious
Landscape Use
Great as a screen or hedge
Care Practices
Plant in moist, well-drained soil in an area with full sun to part shade. This bamboo is moderately cold hardy and tolerates a variety of soil types, pollution, and drought. This will spread aggressively.
Native Range
Zhejiang Province, China