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    Phyllostachys aureosulcata 'Spectabilis'

    Also Known As

    • Phyllostachys aureosulcata f. spectabilis
    • Spectabilis Yellow Grove Bamboo

    Plant type

    bamboo

    size

    • H: 25'-30'
    • W: 10'-40'

    planting zones

    • 5a-10b

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    Phyllostachys aureosulcata 'Spectabilis' plant details

    Phyllostachys aureosulcata 'Spectabilis' is an evergreen bamboo with green, variegated and white foliage. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and regular - occasional water. 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 and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Phyllostachys aureosulcata 'Spectabilis'

    Plant type: bamboo
    Plant family: poaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green, variegated and white
    Mature size: 10 FT - 40 FT - wide, 25 FT - 30 FT - tall
    Uses: border plant, container plant, rock garden, running, tropical-looking, woodland garden, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Phyllostachys aureosulcata 'Spectabilis'

    USDA Zones: 5a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
    Watering frequency: regular - occasional
    Resistant to: deer, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Phyllostachys aureosulcata 'Spectabilis' has beautiful yellow golden culms with a large, green stripe in the middle and random green stripes to the side. 'Spectabilis' and the rest of the P. aureosulcata are fast growers, often reaching their maximum heights within five years of being planted. 'Spectabilis' forms excellent hedges, screens and windbreaks due to its robust foliage and low branches. The lower portions of the culms often zigzag back and forth, as most other varieties in the species. It is also one of the earliest shooters in the genus, usually sending up its largest shoots during April in the Rogue Valley. The shoots are covered with bright purple culm sheaths and can turn red with direct sunlight. The red color will often last throughout the entire season, especially on the thinner shoots.

    By: Red Panda Nursery

    Carnival colors on this nice form. The green leaves are set off by the yellow, striped green, culms. In the sun expect some red hues to emerge on the culms and branches. Some variegation on the leaves is to be expected, but this is not a prominent feature. Will grow to 32'.

    By: Greer Gardens Inc.

    Gardening facts about Phyllostachys aureosulcata 'Spectabilis' plant

    How to Grow Phyllostachys aureosulcata 'Spectabilis'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - dappled shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular - occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • adaptable
      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • variegated
      • white
      • green

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • grassy

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