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Phyllostachys sulphurea 'Robert Young'

Also Known As

  • Phyllostachys sulfurea 'Robert Young'
  • Phyllostachys viridis 'Robert Young'
  • Robert Young Timber Bamboo

Plant type

bamboo

size

  • H: 30'-40'
  • W: 10'-60'

planting zones

  • 7a-12

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Phyllostachys sulphurea 'Robert Young' plant details

Phyllostachys sulphurea 'Robert Young' is an evergreen bamboo with green foliage. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, clay, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something for erosion control, heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Phyllostachys sulphurea 'Robert Young'

Plant type: bamboo
Plant family: poaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 10 FT - 60 FT - wide, 30 FT - 40 FT - tall
Uses: spreading, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Phyllostachys sulphurea 'Robert Young'

USDA Zones: 7a - 12
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: erosion, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, clay, rich and well-drained

Gardening facts about Phyllostachys sulphurea 'Robert Young' plant

How to Grow Phyllostachys sulphurea 'Robert Young'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant
    • erosion control
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • grassy

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Zones

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Size

Height: 15'-30'

Width: 6'-30'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • regular - low
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Zones

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Size

Height: 25'

Width: 50'

  • sun - mostly shade
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Bamboo

Zones

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Size

Height: 30'-35'

Width: 6'-60'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • regular
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Zones

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Size

Height: 20'-40'

Width: 20'-50'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • regular
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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

Height: 30'-50'

Width: 6'-100'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • regular
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