Unknown bamboo (Ans. Phyllostachys aurea)

[dawgonit]

I recieved some of this bamboo but the person I got it from had no idea what kind it was. The picture looks to be of younger shoots so I'm not sure if anyone will be able to identify it. I would appreciate anyone who can help me out with this.

[Mark Meckes]

Hi dawgonit,
Because some culms in the pic have sections in which the internodes are compressed and distorted ...
I would say that this bamboo is Phyllostachys aurea (http://www.bamboocraft.net/bamboo/showgallery.php?cat=503) (pics at the gallery Bamboo Flora)
It's also called Golden Bamboo and sometimes Fishpole Bamboo.

Me and the Missus have an acre+ grove of this bamboo species, (it came with the house), and make extensive use of the harvest. :)

I'm glad to see how well it is growing in your area.
Do show more pics when you can.
Mark

[sasa fool]

Is the aurea in the photo above growing in Ohio?

[dawgonit]

No not yet. It is a risk but I got it from a friend and am hoping it will make it. It is rated to 5 degrees so we will see what happens.

[sasa fool]

I suspected that the photo had to be zone 7 or warmer. I'm a bit warmer than Columbus OH and I am in the process of removing all of my forms of aurea, it just is not hardy and is thus far the only one (two counting the Koi form) of my 140+ species that I am digging out due to poor hardiness. If you have only a small space, you might wish to consider a hardier species, mine is still under 6 feet after 5 years but spreading and taking up too much space for a runt Phyllostachys. You might enjoy container growing it and if you want more you are welcome to come here and dig out my aurea!

[dawgonit]

Im hoping for just a barrier. 5 or 6 feet would probably be good. We are actually already planning on moving. I just want to get as many species as possible to see what will work so that I can trnsfer the good things to our new place.