China Gold (Bambusa eutuldoides var Viridi-vittata) is a gorgeous bamboo with brilliant lemon-yellow culms (poles). Culms are variegated with occasional green striping.
A gorgeous bamboo with brilliant lemon-yellow culms/poles. Culms are variegated (striped) with occasional striping on leaves. New shoots are tinged pink.
Makes a striking garden feature, or is suitable as a medium to high, 2 storey screens. Frost tolerant.
Light requirement: Full Sun and Part sun/part shade
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Soil: Free draining soils with good organics turned over. Can mulch with a leaf litter (not tea tree). If soil is sand mix in organic matter. If clay mounding is recommended.
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Growth rate: Fast
Suitable for containers: Yes
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Drought tolerance: High
Frost tolerance: High
Wind tolerance: High
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Colour:
Variegation: No
Size: Small/medium
Seasonality: Evergreen
Flowering: Yes; but primarily grown for it's foliage
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Flowering season: Rare
Fruit: No