Phyllostachys aurea 'Koi' /Golden Bamboo

Phyllostachys aurea 'Koi'   / Phyllostachys aurea 'Koi'
Has short internodes at base of some culmd
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Has short internodes at base of some culmd

Close-up of culm showing color variation

Interesting bands of green color

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Scientific Name: Phyllostachys aurea 'Koi'
Common Name: Golden Bamboo
Plant Type: Evergreen
Leaf Type: Broadleaf
Hardiness Zone: 7, 8, 9, 10 Determine Your Zone
Height: 20-30 feet
Spread: 15 - 20 feet
Light Exposure: Sun, Part Sun
Drainage: Well drained, Moist, Dry
Rate of Growth: Fast
Water Requirement: Medium
Maintenance Level: Low
Susceptible to insects
and diseases:
Yes
Comments: It has short internodes at the base of some of its culms which resemble the hand grip of a walking cane. This feature makes it easy to identify. It is an aggressive spreader where summers are long and warm. Although the culm grooves remain green, it turns from green to yellow in about 6 months.