Phyllostachys aureosulcata (yellow groove)

From Bamboowiki

Overview

A very hardy bamboo, can survive Pennsylvania Winters without much of a sweat. This was Clint's first bamboo, as there was a large natural grove of it in the woods close to him. It is most noted for it's pleasing yellow color that it has in it's grooves along the culm.

2007

In February-March [2007], this bamboo had the majority of its leaves turn yellow in the surrounding Western PA area. This was due to an ice storm, followed by some super low wind chills. The plants rebounded nicely in the Spring.

Many new shoots came up, but none taller than 8 feet. Still, most plants produced about 4-8 new culms.

Late in 2007, a ton of new running Rhyzomes were discovered. This sets the stage for a successful 2008. There are many types of planting to watch as well. There are successful larger plantings, and some that suffered dieback and have not produced plants any taller than 3-4 feet. We will be able to witness the 3rd year growth for both of these types. These plants are also next to a wooden deck, and I even had a small shoot make its way through a crack between the boards. I also witnessed failed shoots under the deck that could not make it through.

2008

In 2008, I will be able to observe growth for a 3rd year after planting (Most were planted Spring of 2006). This is the year where they are supposed to grow the fastest in terms of change of growth rate. I anticipate many plants shooting up where I did not want them, and I will have to move existing plants, or dig up new shoots in an attempt to control the bamboo.

Phyllostachys Bamboo

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