Phyllostachys aurea 'Holochrysa'

Also Known As

Phyllostachys aurea f. holochrysa
Holochrysa Golden Bamboo

Plant type

bamboo

size

H: 12'-30'
W: 5'-30'

planting zones

7a-10b

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Phyllostachys aurea 'Holochrysa' plant details

Phyllostachys aurea 'Holochrysa' is an evergreen bamboo with green foliage. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant, verticillium wilt resistant and wind tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Phyllostachys aurea 'Holochrysa'

Plant type: bamboo
Plant family: poaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 5 FT - 30 FT - wide, 12 FT - 30 FT - tall

GROWING CONDITIONS for Phyllostachys aurea 'Holochrysa'

USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat, humidity, verticillium wilt and wind
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The true 'Golden Bamboo' unlike the regular species Phyllostachys aurea, which actually has green colored canes but is marketed under the name 'Golden Bamboo.' New shoots are golden yellow and take on slight red or orange hues when exposed to sunlight for their first year or so. Like most other varieties of Phyllostachys aurea, 'Holochrysa' is slower spreading and shorter in stature than the species, and also has the congested internodes on the lower portion of many canes.

By: Red Panda Nursery

This is like the species, but it is truly the golden bamboo. The new culms are light green and as they age they turn golden yellow and they yellow orange.

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

Garden photo gallery of Phyllostachys aurea 'Holochrysa'

Photo of Phyllostachys aurea 'Holochrysa' culms, stem by Mark and Gaz

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By: Mark and Gaz

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Photo of Phyllostachys aurea 'Holochrysa' culms by Red Panda Nursery

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By: Red Panda Nursery

By: Mark and Gaz

By: Leonora (Ellie) Enking

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Gardening facts about Phyllostachys aurea 'Holochrysa' plant

How to Grow Phyllostachys aurea 'Holochrysa'

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- adaptable
- average
- well-drained
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- wind tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant