commonly known as the Himalayan birch
but best flowering occurs in full sun
red flowers open from black
It can be pruned to shape and used as a specimen plant
short sprays of aromatic
Phyllostachys aureosulcata 'Aureocaulis' | Golden groove bamboo - 290-300cm, 30lt 8ft-9ft | 2.7m-3m commonly known as the HimalayanPhyllostachys aureosulcata 'Aureocaulis' is a vigorous and tall, very decorative, evergreen bamboo with narrow, upright golden yellow canes, reddish when young, and long, lance shaped, glossy green leaves, sometimes with creamy yellow stripes. It is also known for zigzag pattern on the lower culms. Phyllostachys aureosulcata 'Aureocaulis' thrives in fertile, humus rich, moist, well drained soils, but can adapt to a wide range of soils. It grows well