Golden Vivax 'Aureocaulis' (Phyllostachys vivax): Striking Yellow-Culmed Timber Bamboo

Overview

'Aureocaulis' is a spectacular cultivar of Vivax Bamboo, a giant running timber bamboo. Its most striking feature is the culms (canes): bright golden-yellow with random green stripes, creating a dramatic beacon in the landscape. It reaches 30-45 feet tall with 3-4 inch diameter culms in favorable climates.

Taxonomy & Nomenclature

Cultivation & Uses

Full sun to part shade; rich, moist, well-drained soil. Hardy to USDA zone 6 (-10°F). **Running bamboo** – requires rhizome barrier for containment. Use as a dramatic specimen, grove, or screen. Young shoots edible. The colorful culms are highly prized for crafts.