Prefers a coastal climate and can tolerate drought conditions. Thrives at altitudes up to the maximum height of 6m and can withstand temperatures as low as -20.5°C. The plant's stems are utilized for fish poles and also have edible shoots.
Golden bamboo
Phyllostachys aurea, commonly known as golden bamboo or golden fish pole bamboo, is a dense runner plant that is not highly invasive. It can tolerate coastal conditions and some drought. With a stem diameter of up to 44 mm and a maximum height of 6 m, it can withstand temperatures as low as -20.5°C. The plant is notable for its edible shoots and its stems are used for making fish poles.
Phyllostachys aurea
China
- This bamboo species is native to China. - It has a clumping growth habit. - The leaves are bright green and lance-shaped. - It is commonly used as a privacy screen or hedge. - The culms (stems) of this bamboo turn yellow-gold in sunlight. - It is known for its fast growth rate. - The plant is tolerant of a wide range of soil types. - It requires full sun to partial shade. - It can be propagated through division or from rhizome cuttings. - The edible shoots can be harvested and used in cooking.
Loamy or sandy soil.
A dense runner that is reported not to be too invasive. A coastal plant that withstands some drought. Attains a stem diameter of 44 mm and a maximum height of 6 m at temperatures as low as -20.5oC. It has an edible shoot and as the name implies the stems are used for fish poles.