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Golden Crookstem - P. a. 'Aureoucaulis' Phyllostachys aureosulcata f. aureocaulis is the yellow form of the bamboo commonly known as Yellow Groove. New shoots emerge yellow/lime-green, blushed with red/purple patches on the internodes. As culms mature, their purple color fades and they turn a deeper yellow, making a wonderful contrast to the deep green foliage. The purple and cream striped leaf sheaths, and the occasional crooked culm also add to the beauty of this bamboo. It can reach a height of around 30 with a maximum diameter of 1.5. In western Planting History: I purchased this plant from Bamboo Gardener and planted it out in March, 1999. It was immediately vigorous and prolific, even though it was in a mostly shaded location. In summer 2002, I dug up, divided, and transplanted a propagation to a full sun location in the yard where it is thriving in coarse sand (left over from a septic drain field and pushed to the edge of my yard) that I amended with 12 of composted horse manure prior to planting. It receives some irrigation in summer.Click on the next button below to view a picture, or back to plant list |
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