Bamboo World Nursery

China Gold (Bambusa eutuldoides var Viridi-vittata)

$58.00 AUD

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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:	6-10m depending on location, light, soil conditions

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.