An upright bamboo with purple-green canes and narrow brilliant yellow leaves with green stripes. Max Height 1.5m. Max Spread 1.5m. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Pleioblastus auricomus
An upright bamboo with purple-green canes and narrow brilliant yellow leaves with green stripes.
Additional information
| Generic | Pleioblastus |
|---|---|
| Species | auricomus |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 1.5m |
| Family | Gramineae |
| Spread | 1.5m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green, yellow |
| Flowers From | |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | Shelter from cold drying winds |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Border |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
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