{"product_id":"bamboo-phyllostachys-aurea-9-litre-pot-120-140cm","title":"Bamboo Phyllostachys Aurea 9 Litre Pot 120-140cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhyllostachys aurea – Golden Bamboo for Screening, Structure \u0026amp; Year-Round Interest\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhyllostachys aurea\u003c\/em\u003e, commonly known as \u003cstrong\u003eGolden Bamboo\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a \u003cstrong\u003eclassic, versatile bamboo\u003c\/strong\u003e prized for its \u003cstrong\u003esmooth, golden-yellow canes\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003edense, evergreen foliage\u003c\/strong\u003e. One of the most widely grown bamboos in the UK, it is valued for its \u003cstrong\u003eupright, elegant habit\u003c\/strong\u003e and adaptability to a wide range of garden settings. 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