Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Poaceae

Genus:

Phyllostachys

Species:

Phyllostachys aurea

USDA Symbol:

PHAU8

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Graminoid , Shrub , Vine

Height:

900 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Food Forest:

Contains edible parts

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Resprouts vigorously from rhizomes after top-kill by fire; difficult to eradicate once established.

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist