PHYLLOSTACHYS aurea

Common name: Fish-pole Bamboo

Family: Poaceae

Origin: China

Description: Bright green canes turning yellow. Zig-zag effect. Best in full sun with plenty of heat and water

Uses: Ideal for hedging

Height/Spread: Height up to 6 metres plus, in good conditions

Pruning: Prune lower branches, and thin weak growth regularly

Special Requirements: Has a running habit. If space is limited or to stop the spread of the bamboo, surround the roots with a non-perishable barrier, such as Bamboo Control System, that restricts the plant's spread

Additional Interest: Grown for its tall canes and graceful foliage