Sun to Partial Shade 0 degrees F. Phyllostachys aurea 'Variegata' - Same as the species but with variegated leaves. This bamboo is currently flowering and not available. This bamboo is named for the yellow sulcis or groove on each internode. This is quite distinct in the spring on new culms. Another characteristic is the rough or sandpaper like feel of the culms.
Many culms have zig-zags in the lower section.
This is one of the more cold tolerant bamboos, growing as far north as New England. In a natural state or pruned this makes a great screen. This is a smaller form of the species with some irregular yellow stripes on the culms which have a grooved or striated look to them. This is the opposite of the species, having yellow culms with green grooves. It is fairly common in the south, growing into a large beautiful grove.