Phyllostachys aureosulcata f. alata - Bamboo

Phyllostachys aureosulcata f. alata is a medium-sized bamboo, amazing: its green culms, very often in a zigzag shape at their base, are remarkable. It is also very hardy.

Originating from China, specifically from the Shangaï region, the habit of the Phyllostachys aureosulcata f. alata is erect, it bears rough stems measuring 1.5 to 4cm (1 to 2in) in diameter, adorned with medium-sized green leaves. Its growth is relatively fast, it can reach a height of 4.5 to 7.5 metres (15 to 25 feet) in a few years. Particularly hardy, it can withstand temperatures as low as -28 °. However, in case of snowfall, remember to clear its culms by shaking them.

Bamboos are not demanding plants, they thrive in sun or partial shade, in any garden soil. However, their growth rate and maximum height will be conditioned by the quality and moisture content of the soil. Ideally, plant them in an acidic or neutral, light, fresh, and well-drained soil. Note that the Phyllostachys aureosulcata f. alata is a running bamboo: the installation of a rhizome barrier is essential to prevent it from spreading beyond the space you have reserved for it.

A star of Asian-inspired gardens, bamboo suits many styles, from the most modern to the most traditional. Planted en masse, it allows the rapid creation of small, very exotic forests, its graphic appearance brings beautiful vertical lines to modern gardens and terraces. Its fast growth also makes it an excellent plant for managing visual barriers in crowded spaces.

The presence of bamboo is such that you can plant it in isolation. In a flowerbed, it blends well with many plants, we recommend associating it, in an exotic and lush garden, with Hakonechloa or Gunnera manicata.