Phyllostachys aurea 10-12 litre pot

Phyllostachys aurea – Golden Bamboo (10–12 Litre Pot)

Phyllostachys aurea, commonly known as Golden Bamboo or Fishpole Bamboo, is one of the most recognisable and sought-after bamboos in the world. Its distinctive golden-yellow canes and lush evergreen foliage make it as ornamental as it is functional – a stunning screening plant that brings a touch of the exotic to any garden.

Key Features

• Distinctive golden-yellow canes – highly ornamental and architectural
• Dense, lush evergreen foliage provides excellent year-round screening
• Upright, clumping growth habit – ideal for privacy screens and garden dividers
• Supplied in a 10–12 litre pot – well-established and ready to establish quickly
• Running bamboo – spreads vigorously; use a root barrier for contained planting
• Canes can be harvested for garden use – naturally strong and flexible

Growing Conditions

• Position: Full sun to partial shade; best golden cane colour in full sun
• Soil: Moist, well-drained; tolerates most soils
• Hardiness: Fully hardy (RHS H6)
• Ultimate height: 3–5m in good conditions
• Spacing: Plant 1–1.5m apart for a dense screen; use root barrier to control spread

Supplied as a premium, nursery-grown specimen – one of the most striking and versatile bamboos available for UK gardens.