Further Information

You'll see our recommended planting densities for each size and root type listed next to the products below. We suggest that you use these as a guide, taking into consideration how long you're willing to wait to see your finished hedge. As a rough indication bare roots can be planted at anything from 3 to 7 per metre and cell grown between 4 and 6 - the higher densities here would need to be planted in a double staggered row or zig-zag.

For more information on planting distances please see our planting density advice section. Prices shown are the price per plant unless otherwise stated.

Pruning Advice

As Golden Bamboo is such a fast growing species pruning will need to be done regularly to keep the desired effect. Any unwanted or damaged canes should be cut down to ground level in springtime and any new golden bamboo shoots should also be pruned to the established height of the plants.

General hedge trimming should be done twice a year, once in early June and again in late September. It is important to prune at the right time, so as not to remove healthy growing shoots.

Delivery & Returns

Everything you need to know about your delivery: Free delivery - this is available on most orders when you reach a minimum order value for your packaging type which is based on the size and quantity of plants that you order. Details are in the delivery information table below.

Packaging Type	Standard Delivery Charge	Minimum Order Values for FREE Delivery
Boxes (Bare roots and pots up to and inc 7.5L)	£7.99 delivery charge (orders up to £60)	Orders of £60 and over - FREE
Pallets (Root balls, large pots 10L+, trees etc)	£60 delivery charge (orders up to £350)	Orders of £350 and over - FREE
Pleached Trees (Specialist Delivery)	£450 delivery charge (orders up to £1500)	Orders of £1500 and over - FREE

Nominated Day Delivery – Choose a day that suits you for your delivery. If nominated delivery is available on the products you’ve chosen, you’ll be able to select this option at checkout. Fees for this will depend on the product selected and your delivery address.

For full delivery information, including geographical exceptions, see our delivery page

Golden Bamboo Phyllostachys aurea

Name: Golden Bamboo
SKU: PHYA
Price: 44.99 GBP
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Phyllostachys aurea (Golden Bamboo) gradually develops lemon yellow canes maturing from bright-green when young which stand brightly amongst green foliage.

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Planting Conditions: Suitable for normal, chalk and clay soils, full sun to semi shaded areas and inland and exposed sites
Growth Rate: Fast growing, expect 60-90cm a year
Height: Easily maintained at 2-4m
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Golden Bamboo Hedge Plant Description

Golden Bamboo (Phyllostachys aurea), also called Fishpole Bamboo, is an excellent choice for a low maintenance, tall hedge. As with most Bamboo species, Golden Bamboo grows to height exceptionally quickly and its strong growth makes it an ideal plant for creating a tall, screening hedge with good sound reducing qualities also. When grown in full sun, the young green canes of Golden Bamboo gradually develop with age to become attractive, lemony-yellow canes with green stripes. However, in good sunlight the canes become a more more intense golden-yellow in colour, providing a wonderful contrast to the pale, golden-green foliage.

Planting Phyllostachys aurea in your garden will bring a touch of the orient creating a more exotic and modern aesthetic than a more traditional hedge plant. Unlike most traditional hedging plants, the tall, cane stems and long fluttery leaves also add dynamic movement in the breeze. It's also more distinctive than other bamboo varieties due to the crowded nodes at the base of the plant.

This variety is not cosidered as vigorous or spreading in the UK climate as Black Bamboo and Green Bamboo and will achieve the same height with very little to no invasion, predominantly clumping rather than running.

In good conditions Golden Bamboo plants will grow up to 6m tall. To achieve their full height, they like a moist soil so we recommend planting them slightly below ground level (just an inch or two) so that there's a dish around the canes to hold some rainwater.

Golden Bamboo plants can take a year or two to fully settle and they need to be watered well until they are established and fed alternate years in late spring after the first shoots have reached full height. They prefer sun or semi shade and will grow by 60/90cm pa.

For alternatives to Golden Bamboo, see the 'also recommended' list below. However, if you still need help to decide which hedge is the right one for you, we'd recommend that you visit our Choosing the Right Species page which has suggestions and alternatives for every situation.

What are root types?

Root types explained.

Bare root
Field grown, bare roots are young plants that are only planted when they are dormant, from autumn to spring. We lift bare root plants and despatch them during the season but they can be pre-ordered in summer. As they are cheaper to grow, they are one of our most affordable hedge planting options.
Pot grown
Pot grown plants can be planted year round and make a convenient option. They come in a wide range of sizes, from 10cm to 2.5m so they're suitable for the majority of planting requirements.
Root ball
Also field grown, root ball plants are scooped out of the ground using machinery to keep their root system intact and wrapped in bio-degradable, hessian sacks. They are mature plants that provide dense coverage very early on, ideal for when you need a thick hedge quickly.
Instant
Grown in troughs or bags that measure 50cm-1 metre in length and carefully clipped during the growing season. Our instant hedging troughs create a dramatic, instant hedge effect.