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:

800 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Food Forest:

Contains edible parts

Wildlife Benefits

Bees:

★★★★☆ Documented bee visitation (GBIF)

Butterflies & Moths:

★★☆☆☆ Documented Lepidoptera association (GBIF)

Hummingbirds:

★★☆☆☆ Documented hummingbird visits (GBIF)

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