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Greenwax golden bamboo

Phyllostachys viridiglaucescens
Edible value6
Shrub20×6.5 mzone 7–10light shade🍎 Edible

Will it grow where I live?

Greenwax golden bamboo is hardy to zone 7: lowlands, river valleys and cities across Central Europe are fine, harsher continental or upland sites need winter protection or a container.

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Winter hardiness by USDA zone, summer warmth by heat sum – the same values the app and the plant finder use.

Profile

Family
Poaceae
Habit
Shrub
Height
20 m
Spread
6.5 m
Growth
very fast
Lifespan
40 years
Hardiness
zone 7–10
Shade tolerance
light shade
Soil
Sand, Silt, Loam, Clay
Soil moisture
moist – very wet
pH
5 – 7
evergreensuitable for hedges

Uses

Edible6 of 10

Frequently asked questions

Greenwax golden bamboo: how big does it get?

Greenwax golden bamboo (Phyllostachys viridiglaucescens) grows as a Shrub and reaches roughly 20 m in height when mature, with a spread of about 6.5 m. Growth is very fast.

Greenwax golden bamboo: what site does it need?

Greenwax golden bamboo tolerates light shade. Suitable soils are Sand, Silt, Loam, Clay. Soil moisture should be in the range moist – very wet. The pH may lie between 5 and 7.

Greenwax golden bamboo: is it hardy?

Greenwax golden bamboo is listed as hardy in zone 7–10 and survives normal winters outdoors there.

Greenwax golden bamboo: will it grow in Central Europe?

Greenwax golden bamboo is hardy to zone 7: lowlands, river valleys and cities across Central Europe are fine, harsher continental or upland sites need winter protection or a container.

Greenwax golden bamboo: is it poisonous?

No toxicity is recorded for Greenwax golden bamboo. With wild plants, never rely on a database alone — only on a confident identification.

Greenwax golden bamboo: what is it used for?

Rated on a scale up to 10: Edible 6/10.

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