China Gold (Bambusa eutuldoides var Viridi-vittata)
$58.00
China Gold (Bambusa eutuldoides var Viridi-vittata) is a gorgeous bamboo with brilliant lemon yellow culms (poles). Culms variegated with occasional green striping.
A gorgeous bamboo with brilliant lemon yellow culms/poles. Culms are variegated (striped) with occasional striping on leaves. New shoots are tinged pink.
Makes a striking garden feature, or suitable as a medium to high, 2 storey screen. Frost tolerant.
| FULL NAME: | CHINA GOLD Bambusa eutuldoides var Viridi-vittata |
| HEIGHT WHEN MATURE: | 5-7m |
| POLE DIAMETER MATURE: | 4cm |
| SHAPE: | Upright / straight |
| LEAF FORMATION: | Bushy at top, culms visible at bottom 1/3 |
| SUGGESTED PLANTING DISTANCE: | 1.5m between plants |
| LANDSCAPE OPTIONS: | Screen, windbreak, feature plant, edible shoots |
| KNOWN FOR: | Gorgeous yellow poles and green leaves |
| OK FOR POTS? | ✓ |
| BEST CLIMATE: | Full sun to part shade |
| TEMPERATURE RANGE: | to -6°C |
| WATERING: | Every other day for first month until established. |
| OPTIMIM FEEDING: | Twice a year (Spring & Autumn) - suggested Osmocote slow release 6mth |
| BEST SOIL: | Free draining soils with good organics turned over. Can mulch with a leaf litter (not tea tree). If soil is sand mix in organic matter. If clay mounding is recommended. |
| SHIPMENT OPTIONS: | 200mm pots - can fit up to 6 in a special plant box. 300mm & 45L bags need to be trucked in, see our freight information page for approx pricing and delivery schedules. |
