Golden Crookstem Bamboo

Golden Crookstem Bamboo – Stunning Screening with Warm Golden Canes

Golden Crookstem Bamboo (Phyllostachys ‘aureacaulis’) is a striking bamboo variety, featuring warm golden canes that beautifully contrast with its dense green foliage. This elegant and fast-growing bamboo creates a tall, evergreen screen, making it an excellent choice for privacy, wind protection, and noise suppression. It thrives equally well in the ground or in troughs and planters, offering versatility for any garden or landscape.

In the UK, Golden Crookstem Bamboo grows up to 1 metre per year and is one of the taller and faster-growing bamboo varieties. It can be maintained at heights ranging from 2 metres to 6 metres, providing exceptional screening potential.

Key Features:

🎍 Golden Canes & Lush Foliage – Adds warmth and vibrancy to any garden setting.
🌿 Evergreen Screening – Year-round privacy and wind protection.
🌳 Fast-Growing & Tall – Can reach up to 6 metres, growing 1 metre per year.
☀️ Thrives in Full Sun – Best colour develops in sunny locations, but it tolerates partial shade.
🪴 Versatile Planting Options – Ideal for ground planting or containers.

Ideal Uses:

🌿 Tall privacy hedging with a unique golden colour
🌿 Windbreaks and noise reduction
🌿 Decorative feature in gardens and landscapes
🌿 Suitable for planters and confined spaces

Planting & Care Instructions:

☀️ Sunlight: Best in full sun for vibrant golden canes but tolerates partial shade.
🌱 Soil: Adapts to most well-drained soil types.
💧 Watering: Regular watering when newly planted; becomes more drought-tolerant once established.
✂️ Maintenance: Moderate spread, but a root barrier is recommended for easier control.
📏 Plant at 1 per metre for an instant impact.