Bambusa vulgaris var. vittata
Hawaiian Bamboo
Giant Yellow Bamboo, Yellow Bamboo, Striped Bamboo, Painted BambooPlant Facts
Scientific Name | Bambusa vulgaris var. vittata |
Principal Common Name | Hawaiian Bamboo |
Common Name(s) | Giant Yellow Bamboo, Yellow Bamboo, Striped Bamboo, Painted Bamboo |
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Description | This is a large yellow bamboo with bright green striped bark reaching 50' tall. |
General Comments | Grown for the outstanding showy stems/trunks. This is an edible bamboo and it stays yellow when cooked. |
Origin | |
Nativity | Hawaii, China |
Height Range | 50 - 0 FT |
Spread Range | 0 - 0 |
Flower Showy | N |
Warning | |
Sunset Zones | 7 : 8 : 9 : 13 : 14 : 15 : 16 : 17 : 18 : 19 : 20 : 21 : 22 : 23 |
USDA Zones | |
Leaf Color | Medium Green |
Leaf Texture | Bamboo-like |
Form | Large Tree |
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Ease of Growing | Easy |
Light Preferences | Sun (minimum 8 hours direct sun) : Partial Shade |
Soil Preferences | Loam : Sandy |
Watering Preferences | |
Outstanding Features | Bark : Color : Form : Shape : Texture |
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