Did you know?
Yellow Groove Bamboo (Phyllostachys aureosulcata) only flowers once every 20 to 50 years.
Size
Up to 30 feet tall
Flowers, Fruit, Foliage
The fruit is a grain seed. Shoots are edible and have a distinct groove along the culm. Olive green leaves are lanceolate, 7 inches long, and pubescent at the base.
Pests & Diseases
None serious
Landscape Use
Great as a screen or hedge
Care Practices
Plant in moist, well-drained soil in an area with full sun to part shade. This bamboo is moderately cold hardy and tolerates a variety of soil types, pollution, and drought. This will spread aggressively.
Native Range
Zhejiang Province, China