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aurea - This bamboo is
extremely common in the SE US and has the common name of 'Fish Pole Bamboo'
due to the fact that it's culms have been used as cane pole fishing rods
for decades. The lower internodes on larger culms are often compressed,
providing a nice 'handle grip' and Aurea has very sturdy wood making
it ideal for the cane poles & walking sticks. Unfortunately, in my experience this bamboo is not appropriate for Zone 6 and should not be considered in Zone 5. Although often listed as hardy to 0F or beyond, Aurea can show serious damage when temperatures dip into the single digits. In the winter of 2005-06, this bamboo is totally defoliated in my garden despite having the best micro-climate on my property and the temperature has dipped only to 3F. Adjacent 'less hardy' species look significantly better than the Aurea despite the fact that the Aurea is better sheltered and more established. It is my understanding that when grown in areas with milder winters, Aurea is very attractive and can be a superior screening bamboo, but I would not attempt to use it for a screen in any part of Zone 6 as there are better choices such as Bissetii, Rubromarginata and a few others. I plan on removing this species from my garden and giving the space to a hardier species, so if you live in a warmer area and would like a bargain on Aurea, give me a call! In addition to the straight Aurea, I also have the aurea 'Koi' form, which has attractive yellow culms with a green sulcus. There are several other Aurea cultivars with unique culm characteristics but I will not be trying any more of them here. These species must be planted in full sun in order for them to prosper. |
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