Phyllostachys aureosulcata f. alata - Bamboo
Phyllostachys aureosulcata f. alata - Bamboo
Phyllostachys aureosulcata f. alata - Bamboo
Phyllostachys aureosulcata Alata
Golden Groove Bamboo, Yellow Bamboo
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Description
Phyllostachys aureosulcata f. alata is a medium-sized bamboo, amazing: its green culms, very often in a zigzag shape at their base, are remarkable. It is also very hardy.
Originating from China, specifically from the Shangaï region, the habit of the Phyllostachys aureosulcata f. alata is erect, it bears rough stems measuring 1.5 to 4cm (1 to 2in) in diameter, adorned with medium-sized green leaves. Its growth is relatively fast, it can reach a height of 4.5 to 7.5 metres (15 to 25 feet) in a few years. Particularly hardy, it can withstand temperatures as low as -28 °. However, in case of snowfall, remember to clear its culms by shaking them.
Bamboos are not demanding plants, they thrive in sun or partial shade, in any garden soil. However, their growth rate and maximum height will be conditioned by the quality and moisture content of the soil. Ideally, plant them in an acidic or neutral, light, fresh, and well-drained soil. Note that the Phyllostachys aureosulcata f. alata is a running bamboo: the installation of a rhizome barrier is essential to prevent it from spreading beyond the space you have reserved for it.
A star of Asian-inspired gardens, bamboo suits many styles, from the most modern to the most traditional. Planted en masse, it allows the rapid creation of small, very exotic forests, its graphic appearance brings beautiful vertical lines to modern gardens and terraces. Its fast growth also makes it an excellent plant for managing visual barriers in crowded spaces.
The presence of bamboo is such that you can plant it in isolation. In a flowerbed, it blends well with many plants, we recommend associating it, in an exotic and lush garden, with Hakonechloa or Gunnera manicata.
Did you know? The young shoots, or culms, of this bamboo are edible. They are rich in fibre and low in calories. But don't risk eating them raw! They should be peeled, cooked for a long time in boiling water, and then cut into cubes or slices before being enjoyed.
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Plant habit
Foliage
Botanical data
Phyllostachys
aureosulcata
Alata
Poaceae
Golden Groove Bamboo, Yellow Bamboo
China
Planting and care
Grown in containers, bamboo can be planted at any time of the year, except during freezing temperatures. However, the best planting period is late summer and autumn, when the soil is warm and rainfall is more frequent. The planting distance depends on how you plan to use your bamboo: for a mass planting, allow a spacing of 1.8 to 2.2 metres (6 to 7 feet) between each plant. For a hedge, this distance can be reduced to 1 to 1.4 metres (3 to 5 feet).
In general, bamboo prefers rich, well-drained soil that remains moist, either acidic or neutral. It can tolerate slightly alkaline soil.
During planting, make sure to loosen the soil and thoroughly moisten the root ball by soaking it. You can add well-decomposed compost to the surface. Watering should be done regularly, especially during the first year if planted in the ground, and constantly if the bamboo is grown in a pot. The establishment period may seem a bit long, but don't panic!
For bamboo with running rhizomes, installing a rhizome barrier (thick and durable polypropylene film) is essential because these varieties disregard property limits and can quickly spread over large areas. The rhizome barrier should be buried vertically, leaving a height of 10cm (4in) exposed, and inclined at a 15° angle towards the plant.
In terms of maintenance, bamboo is not demanding: remember to weed around the base of the plants, at least initially, until the fallen leaves form a natural mulch. Adding nitrogen-rich fertilizer (well-decomposed manure or liquid fertilizer) in spring and autumn can be beneficial.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a (East Coast and Midlands: Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny, Portlaoise). It will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the north-west (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal, Westport), delay planting by 1 to 2 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 1 to 2 weeks in autumn compared to the dates given, preferably choosing periods without strong winds.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (Wicklow Mountains, Macgillycuddy’s Reeks, Connemara, Killarney), it is best to plant in spring (April–May) or autumn (September–October), avoiding periods of waterlogged soil in winter and strong winds, which pose the main risk to newly planted trees in these areas.
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a, such as the East Coast and Midlands, including Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny and Portlaoise.
This will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the northwest (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal and Westport), it will be delayed by one to two weeks compared to the given dates, due to stronger Atlantic winds and less spring sunshine.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (the Wicklow Mountains, the Macgillycuddy's Reeks, Connemara and Killarney), flowering will be delayed by two to three weeks. Flowering mainly occurs between May and July, with the limiting factors being less frost and more of the excessive humidity, strong winds and lack of sunshine that are characteristic of these areas.
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