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BAMBOO Phyllostachys aurea
Commonly known as Fishpole bamboo, Golden bamboo
Tall graceful species, canes bright green at first becoming deep yellow-green and finally brown at maturity. Young shoots edible in spring
Further Reading....
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Evergreen - narrow, lance-shaped yellow to golden-green leaves to 15cm (6in) long.
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Height - 2.5 - 3m (8-10ft) -
Spread - 1.5m (5ft)
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Bamboo - clump-forming, stiffly-upright bamboo with grooved canes.
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Tall Shrub
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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) -
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Additional Features - Architectural interest
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Good to know - makes good screen. Ideal for smaller gardens because of its vertical habit. -
Place of origin - southeastern China. -
Garden Location/Conditions - Patio / pot plants
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Hardiness - Fully hardy
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Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil - humus-rich.
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Wildlife - Rabbit Resistant
Bamboo - Care Guide
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2.5 - 3m (8-10ft)
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1.5m (5ft) |
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Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
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All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
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