Golden Bamboo (Phyllostachys aurea) – Elegant, Fast-Growing Screen with Striking Yellow-Green Canes
Create a lush, exotic privacy screen or architectural feature with Phyllostachys aurea, commonly known as Golden Bamboo. This fast-growing, clump-forming bamboo is prized for its tall, upright canes that mature to a warm golden-yellow hue, contrasted by bright green foliage. It’s ideal for hedging, screening, or container planting, and brings movement, height, and year-round interest to both contemporary and traditional gardens.
Key Features
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Height: Can reach 4–6 metres (13–20 ft) at maturity
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Canes: Slender, vertical canes age to a golden-yellow tone, especially when grown in full sun
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Foliage: Narrow, lance-shaped green leaves provide a soft, rustling texture
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Growth Habit: Upright and bushy with dense coverage – excellent for screening
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Spread: Moderate – clump-forming but may spread if not contained
Seasonal Interest
Spring: Rapid new cane growth begins, adding fresh height and colour
Summer: Canes mature and leaves thicken, creating a dense green wall
Autumn: Retains colour and structure, with golden tones intensifying
Winter: Evergreen foliage persists, maintaining privacy and movement
Ideal For
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Natural Privacy Screens – Effective, evergreen, and stylish
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Urban Gardens & Courtyards – Space-efficient vertical interest
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Windbreaks & Noise Barriers – Dense growth absorbs sound and wind
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Pots & Containers – Controls spread while maintaining ornamental appeal
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Zen & Tropical-Themed Gardens – A perfect match for calm, natural designs
Growing Conditions
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Position: Full sun to partial shade (best colour in full sun)
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Soil: Moist, fertile, well-drained soil
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Hardiness: Hardy in the UK, down to -15°C
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Watering: Water well in dry periods, especially in pots
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Maintenance: May require root barrier or potting to prevent spread; prune older canes to rejuvenate growth
Why Choose Golden Bamboo?
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Elegant golden-yellow canes for colour and contrast
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Fast-growing and evergreen for year-round screening
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Clump-forming habit is more manageable than invasive types
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Suitable for both ground and container planting
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Adds movement, texture, and architectural form to any space
Golden Bamboo (Phyllostachys aurea) is a dynamic and versatile plant, offering instant impact and natural elegance. Whether you're screening a boundary, softening a wall, or adding exotic flair to a garden, it delivers beauty, privacy, and movement all year round.
Does the height include the pot?
No, we measure from the top of the pot to the tip of the plant except for some of the instant planted screens, in this case it will be stated in the description
How long does delivery take?
Most orders are delivered in just a few days, Smaller items are often sent with Parcelforce on a next day service, Larger items should allow up to 10 days due to the size of the items they often have to be sent on our own transport.
Where will you leave my plants?
We will leave your order at the front of your property, Parcelforce may
leave your items in a safe place if you let us know, Pallet couriers
will require a flat hard surface to deliver to, no gravel or soil, a
driveway or parking spot would be best. Most importantly Deliveries by
pallet courier will require access for a large truck (bin lorry sized)
to get near the delivery point. Deliveries sent on our own transport may come in a small van or larger truck.
