Species yellow groove bamboo
long, cylindrical, upright, green-yellow stems

yellow groove bamboo

Phyllostachys aureosulcata

Yellow Grove Bamboo is an evergreen perennial from the Grass Family (Poaceae). It is a large, clump-forming bamboo that grows to heights of 25-30 feet. The culms are light-yellow, semi-glossy and have characteristic pronounced sulcus. It is cold hardy, tolerating temperatures down to 0°F. It is a fast-growing and very dense and is well-suited in ornamental plantings as a screen or hedge. They are also suitable for erosion control, wildlife habitat, and as a windbreak. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil, but is drought-tolerant once established.

Cycle:

Perennial

Watering:

Average

Propagation:

Division,Cutting,Seed Propagation,Layering Propagation

Hardiness Zone:

4 - 9

Flowers:

Rarely flowers Flowers

Sun:

Full sun

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green,yellow

Growth Rate:

High

Maintenance:

Moderate

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Invasive:

Yes

Care Level:

Medium

watering

Yellow groove bamboo should be watered regularly, approximately 2 times a week during the growing season. During the winter months, water it less often, about once per week, or more sparingly depending on the weather. Water when the topsoil is dry and make sure that you water deeply, soaking the soil around the entire root system of the plant. To check if the soil is sufficiently moist, you can use your finger to feel the top inch of the soil and see if it is dry to the touch. Avoid overwatering as this can lead to root rot.

sunlight

Yellow groove bamboo (Phyllostachys aureosulcata) should receive 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day during its growing season, from late spring to mid-autumn. During the winter months, it should receive 4-6 hours of indirect light per day. During the hottest parts of the summer, it is best to provide it with some afternoon shade to avoid sunburn. This is especially important when planting newly purchased bamboo, as the leaves of these plants are particularly sensitive to direct sunlight.

pruning

Yellow groove bamboo should be pruned in early spring and late summer to keep the grove looking tidy and prevent overcrowding. Light pruning should begin when the plant is 2 feet tall and continue as needed throughout the year. More drastic pruning can be done once a year, just before the bamboo starts to emerge from its winter dormancy. This should include cutting the cane back to 1 or 2 nodes of leaves so that only about 6-12 inches of each cane is left. The new shoots that regrow will be denser and more uniform than without pruning; however, it is important not to prune too severely, as this could damage the grove.

Season

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Starts Flowering

Phyllostachys aureosulcata typically starts flowering in late summer or early fall, usually between August and October.

Starts Flowering

Phyllostachys aureosulcata typically starts flowering in late summer or early fall, usually between August and October.

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