
Phyllostachys aureosulcata ‘Spectabilis’
Bamboo - Spectabilis
A spreading cold-hardy Bamboo. Showy culms are yellow with a green grove (the inverse of the species). Culms also have the potential of zig-zagging at the base and new culms can have red highlights if placed in enough sun Expect it to reach 15-18′ high once established. Natively, 30′ high with a culm diameter of 2″.
Additional information
| Exposure | Filtered Light, Full Sun, Part Sun |
|---|---|
| Zone | 5 |
Origin
Parentage unknown.
Special Notes
Exposure: Full Sun to Part Sun.
Soil: Tolerant of most soils. Avoid bone-dry soils. They enjoy their old leaves being left on the ground as a natural mulch/fertilizer.
Maintenance: Remove old culms which do not leaf out by late spring.

