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    BAMBOO Phyllostachys aurea
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    BAMBOO Phyllostachys aurea

    Commonly known as Fishpole bamboo, Golden bamboo

    AWARD
    Tall graceful species, canes bright green at first becoming deep yellow-green and finally brown at maturity. Young shoots edible in spring
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    Medium
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    3 - 5 Litre
    Delivery Information
    Available late spring to early summer 2025
    £60.00 each 
    Available late spring to early summer 2025 - Spring according to the Met Office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore late spring is mid-April onwards. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
    Large
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    7.5 to 10 Litre
    Delivery Information
    Collect Only
    £85.00 each 
    Collect Only - Unfortunately this plant is too big to be sent by courier
    It can only be purchased direct from the nursery.
     
    Plant Details
    • Architectural interest
    • Good to know
      Makes good screen. Ideal for smaller gardens because of its vertical habit.
    • Place of origin
      Southeastern China.
    • Evergreen
      Narrow, lance-shaped yellow to golden-green leaves to 15cm (6in) long.
    • Fully hardy
    • Entire
    • Lanceolate
    • Height
      2.5-3m (8-10ft)
    • Spread
      1.5m (5ft)
    • Bamboo
      Clump-forming, stiffly-upright bamboo with grooved canes.
    • Tall Shrub
    • Hardy - cold winter
      Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F)
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Winter Seasonal Interest
    • Rabbit Resistant
    • Mature Size
      2.5-3m (8-10ft)
      		 bamboo - guide for size not form Average Person
        1.5m (5ft)
      		  
    Planting Tips and Care Advice
    • Garden Location/Conditions
      Patio / pot plants
    • Soil Conditions
      Fertile moist well-drained soil
      Humus-rich.
    • Sun Requirements
      Full sun
      Partial shade
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