Bamboo - Phyllostachys parvifolia

Common Name: Anji Golden Bamboo

Bloomtime: Spring to Late Fall

Bloomcolor: Thick green culms. Deep golden brown sheaths with creamy yellow striping

Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Shade

Height: 40 (12.5m)feet and possibly much larger

Water: Average Water Needs

Zone: 6

Characteristics: Newly introduced from nurseries in Europe (originally from Anji and Zhejiang provinces in China), this bamboo is hoped to be a good option for large timber bamboo in colder climates. , The new culms are dark green with a bright white ring under the node. The culm sheaths are a light brown sometimes somewhat reddish, with light vertical striation. There is a fine photo on Page 138 of "A Compendium of Chinese Bamboo," showing the beauty o, ,