Description for Golden Bamboo, Phyllostachys Aurea Plant height: 28 - 44 inches Plant spread: 4 - 6 inches Phyllostachys Aurea Golden Bamboo is a prime choice for privacy screening or a bamboo fence. Phyllostachys aurea is easily identified by their characteristic compressed internodes in the lower part of the canes which have a tortoiseshell-like appearance. This internodal compression results in shorter heights and thicker cane diameters (relative to height) than many other Phyllostachys species. The canes are typically green but will turn yellow in full or partial sun, and deepen into a gold-orange color as the plant matures. Common name(s): Golden Bamboo, Phyllostachys Aurea, Yellow groove bamboo Flower colours: Golden Yellow Bloom time: Rarely flower Max reachable height: Up to 30 feet Difficulty to grow: Easy to grow Planting and care Phyllostachys aurea can be propagated by division or basal cane cuttings in spring. Plant pieces of runners in early