Phyllostachys vivax 'Aureocaulis'

Also Known As

Golden Timber Bamboo

Plant type

bamboo

size

H: 30'-70'
W: 20'-100'

planting zones

6a-10b

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Phyllostachys vivax 'Aureocaulis' plant details

Phyllostachys vivax 'Aureocaulis' is an evergreen bamboo with green foliage. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Phyllostachys vivax 'Aureocaulis'

Plant type: bamboo
Plant family: poaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 20 FT - 100 FT - wide, 30 FT - 70 FT - tall

GROWING CONDITIONS for Phyllostachys vivax 'Aureocaulis'

USDA Zones: 6a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

One of the best timber bamboos for the Rogue Valley, Phyllostachys vivax 'Aureocaulis' can establish a timber-sized grove within only a few years from planting. While some timbers may take up to 20 years to form a large grove, P. vivax 'Aureocaulis' can produce culms up to five inches in diameter within seven years. Doesn't grow well where there is a lot of snow, as the culms are thin-walled and weak. Some culms are often lost in heavy snow storms, especially those on the exterior of the grove. The cut culms are good for building arbors or other structures that don't bear a lot of weight, as they are straight and don't branch low down.

P. vivax 'Aureocaulis' differs from the species by the bright golden color of the culms. Striking random green stripes appear up and down the length of the culm, making this an ideal ornamental bamboo for display gardens.

Images showing the many variations of striping found on different canes within a single grove

A very thin stripe on a mostly yellow cane.

A wider double stripe runs down the length of the internode.

Multiple green stripes appear around the cane.

The cane alternates between green and yellow.