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Bambusa phyllostachys Aureosulcata

Common Name: Bamboo

Bambusa phyllostachys ‘Aureosulcata’ (correct botanical name: Phyllostachys aureosulcata) is a vigorous, cold-hardy running bamboo best known for its striking yellow culms with green grooves and strong upright habit. Often called Yellow Groove Bamboo, it provides dramatic vertical structure and year-round evergreen screening.

The plant forms tall, upright canes with narrow green leaves, spreading by underground rhizomes and creating dense groves if left unrestricted.

Key features
Width / spread: 15–30+ ft (running bamboo; spread increases annually without containment)
Height: 20–35 ft (occasionally taller in optimal conditions)
Culm color: Yellow with green sulcus (groove)
Foliage: Narrow green leaves, evergreen
Form: Upright, clumping appearance but running habit
Life cycle: Evergreen bamboo

Growing conditions
Sun: Full sun to part shade (best culm color in full sun)
Soil: Moist, well-drained; adaptable to many soil types
Water: Moderate; drought tolerant once established
Hardiness:

Zone Low: 5a

Zone High: 9a

Landscape use
Privacy screens
Windbreaks
Tall hedges
Asian-style and contemporary landscapes
Noise and visual barriers

Notes
Very cold hardy for a tall bamboo
Bright culm color is most intense in full sun
Spreads aggressively — root barrier strongly recommended
Canes may lean or “zig-zag” in young growth (a known trait)
Remove older canes to highlight fresh yellow culms

Plant Type:	Bamboo
Width:	2"
Height:	26'
Fragrant:	Not verified
Fruit:	Not verified
Growth Rate	Slow
Zone:	5–8
Deer Resistant:	Not verified
Salt Tolerant:	Not verified
Drought Tolerant:	Yes
Exposure:	Full sun to part shade
Bloom Time:	Summer
Bark Type:	Smooth
Landscape/Use:	Container
Shape:	Multi Stem, Clump, Upright
Soil Type	Loamy well-drained, Sandy well-drained
Leaf Color:	Green
Fall Color:	Yellow