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Phyllostachys vivax 'Aureocaulis'

Phyllostachys vivax 'Aureocaulis' (Golden vivax)

is a fully hardy perennial evergreen bamboo. It grows well in semi-shade and direct sun, and prefers medium levels of water. It has average drought tolerance.
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This bamboo has all year round interest.

Care and maintenance

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This bamboo spreads rapidly by means of rhizomes and must be controlled either by containing the roots or by pruning.

Soil

Phyllostachys vivax 'Aureocaulis' grows in soils ranging from a pH of 6 (acidic ranges from 5.6 to 6) to 8 (slightly alkaline ranges from 7.6 to 8). It is adapted to clay loam, loam, loamy sand, sandy clay loam and sandy loam soils, and prefers high fertility.

Growth

This is a erect plant and has a rhizomatous growth form, and has an ultimate height of 15m / 49.2ft and spread of 3m / 9.8ft. It can take 11-15 years to reach its ultimate height.. The vegetative spread rate is fast.

Leaves

It has green leaves. They are llanceolate in shape.

Exposure

The plant is happy in any situation, exposed or sheltered.

Uses

Architectural, forestry/timber, low maintenance, screen and tropical effect.

Stem

The brown and green stems have a smooth texture.

Progagation

Propagation techniques include division.

-23°C / -9.4F 6 to 8 11-15 years 15m / 49.2ft 3m / 9.8ft
Scientific classifications [Edit]
Genus ? Phyllostachys
Specific epithet ? vivax
Cultivar ?Aureocaulis
Common names
Golden vivax (Ireland)
User notes have orange headings. All other information is made up from editing attributes. IPNI details on Phyllostachys vivax 'Aureocaulis'
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