Golden Bamboo (Aurea)
The
Golden Bamboo (Aurea) is generally described as
a perennial vine or shrub or graminoid.
This
is
not native to the U.S. (United States)
and has its most active growth period in the
spring and summer and fall .
Leaves are
retained year to year.
The
Golden Bamboo (Aurea) has a
long life span relative to most other plant species and a
rapid growth rate.
At maturity, the typical
Golden Bamboo (Aurea) will reach up to
15 feet high, with a maximum height at 20 years of
15 feet.
The
Golden Bamboo (Aurea) is usually not commercially available except under contract. It can be propagated by
bare root, container, sprigs.
Note that cold stratification is
not required for seed germination and the plant cannot survive exposure to temperatures below
-3°F.
has
low tolerance to drought and restricted water conditions.
| Category |
|
| Growth Rate |
Rapid |
| General Type |
Vine, Shrub, Graminoid |
| Growth Period |
Spring, Summer, Fall |
| Growth Duration |
Perennial |
| Lifespan |
Long |
| Plant Nativity |
Introduced to U.S. |
| Commercial Availability |
Contracting Only |
| Displays Fall Colors |
Yes |
| Shape/Growth Form |
Rhizomatous |
| Drought Tolerance |
Low |
| Shade Tolerance |
Intolerant |
| Height When Mature |
15 |
| Vegetative Spread |
Rapid |
| Flower Conspicuousness |
No |
| Propagations (Ways to Grow) |
Bare Root, Container, Sprigs |
| Moisture Requirements |
Low |
| Cold Stratification Required |
No |
| Minimum Temperature |
-3 |
| Soil Depth for Roots |
14 |
| Toxic to Nearby Plants |
No |
| Toxic to Livestock |
No |
| After-Harvest Resprout Ability |
Yes |
| Responds to Coppicing |
No |
| pH Range |
5–7.5 pH |
| Precipitation Range |
35–35 inches/yr |
| Planting Density |
300–700 indiv./acre |
| Soil Textures |
Coarse, Fine, Medium |
| Soil Depth for Roots |
14 |
| Minimum Frost-Free Days |
180 day(s) |
| Salinity Tolerance |
None |
| CaCO3 Tolerance |
Low |
| Leaf Retention |
Yes |
| Fire Resistant |
No |
| Causes Livestock Bloating |
None |
Source: USDA, NRCS, PLANTS Database, plants.usda.gov.
National Plant Data Center, Baton Rouge, LA 70874-4490 USA
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