Phyllostachys aureosulcata ‘Spectabilis’

Common name:  Spectabilis  

phyllostachys aureosulcata spectabilis

Spectabilis is a some what rare type of  Crookstem. Its yellow culms have green striping in its sulcus.  Young spring culms grown in sunny locations become mahogany/purple. There’s also some variegation in leaves, small white stripes. Occasionally, like all Crookstems,  Spectabilis showing some red highlighting from sun and  some zigzagging to the culms.  It makes an excellent hedge or potted plant.  It is very hardy, down to -15° f. and can take windy locations as well.    

    


Phyllostachys aureosulcata ’Spectabilis' Phyllostachys aureosulcata ’Spectabilis' 

Height x Diameter:  30′ x 1.75″.
Minimum temperature: Hardy to
 -15°f.  
USDA zone 5-10, find your zone here Maya Gardens Inc – USDA zone map
In zone 5 expect 8′ tall plants with winter damage.  In zone 10 expect full size plants. 
Light:  Full sun for best culm color.
Culm:  Green-yellow, with green striping in internodes.  Mahogany red new culms.  
Uses:  Hedge, screen, wind break, specimen, grove, erosion control. container.
Distribution:  China.
Spread:  Running. 
Planting and care.  

Pricing:

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The cost of of each plant includes UPS ground in the continental U.S.,  packaging and handling, wilt proofing your order and moisture polymers to keep your plants watered during shipping.  The “#” size refers to the size container the plant is grown in.  The smaller the “#”, the smaller the size container.  Younger plants will be in the smaller “#” sizes.  A #1 size is the smallest size we grow in and will have the youngest plants.  These are generally 1-2 years old.  A #5 container is the largest size that we ship UPS and will have the largest,  most established plants.  These are generally 3-5 years old.  These are the traditional  gallon size containers.  The actual size of the plant will vary, depending on the variety.  Please visit our home page for current shipping information.  Product samples.   International customers.

 

Phyllostachys aureosulcata ‘Spectabilis’
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