Phyllostachys viridis 'Robert Young' /Robert Young Bamboo

Phyllostachys viridis 'Robert Young'  / Phyllostachys viridis 'Robert Young'
One of the most popular of the bamboo selections because of the bright colored culms
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Scientific Name: Phyllostachys viridis 'Robert Young'
Common Name: Robert Young Bamboo
Plant Type: Evergreen
Leaf Type: Broadleaf
Hardiness Zone: 7, 8, 9, 10 Determine Your Zone
Height: 30-50 feet
Light Exposure: Sun, Part Sun
Drainage: Well drained, Moist,
Rate of Growth: Fast
Water Requirement: Medium
Maintenance Level: Low
Susceptible to insects
and diseases:
Yes
Comments: This bamboo is one of the most beautiful. New culms are pea green in color and later turn golden yellow with a few random, vertical, green stripes. Makes a beautiful specimen plant in a container. Grows to a large size quickly and is a vigorous runner. It produces edible shoots.