BAMBUSA EMEIENSIS FLAVIDORIVENS

Probable height in Southern California within 3 years = 20'

Probable ultimate height in Southern California = 25'

Height in habitat = 35'

Loses leaves around  30 degrees Fahrenheit.

Loses canes around  24 degrees Fahrenheit.

Rhizomes die around  15 degrees Fahrenheit.

If growing in the ground it prefers to grow in full sun.

A clumping bamboo - rhizomes will not run sideways.

Minimum soil depth required for a healthy plant = 1'

Unrestrained rhizome depth in moist soil = 2'

Has bright yellow stripes alternating on each side of the culm from one internode to the next. Erect growth form with attractive foliage. Can be used as a stand alone ornamental or an elegant hedge or privacy screen. Maximum diameter culms 2 ½ " diameter.

Plants we imported from Florida in 5 gallon pots all died in our unheated greenhouse when the temperature went down to 25 degrees F. in the winter of 2006. .