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Giant Bamboo Hedging Plants - Phyllostachys vivax 'Aureocaulis'

Original price £52.79 - Original price £2,213.79
Original price
£52.79
£52.79 - £2,213.79
Current price £52.79

Golden Vivax Bamboo hedging (Phyllostachys Vivax "Aureocaulis") offers a unique and effective privacy solution with its bold golden canes and lush foliage. Ideal for large landscapes, this bamboo creates a tall, eye-catching hedge that provides both beauty and functionality year-round.

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Plant characteristics
Pot Grown Only available in this root type

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Golden Vivax Bamboo hedging (Phyllostachys Vivax "Aureocaulis") offers a unique and effective privacy solution with its bold golden canes and lush foliage. Ideal for large landscapes, this bamboo creates a tall, eye-catching hedge that provides both beauty and functionality year-round.

Golden Vivax Bamboo Hedging Plants - Phyllostachys Vivax "Aureocaulis"

Our Golden Vivax Bamboo hedging plants (*Phyllostachys Vivax "Aureocaulis"*) provide a remarkable solution for creating tall, natural privacy screens with bold visual impact. Known for their vibrant golden-yellow canes with occasional green stripes, these hedging plants bring unique color and height, transforming large garden spaces into stunning, secluded retreats.
Features of Golden Vivax Bamboo Hedging
Golden Vivax Bamboo grows rapidly, reaching heights of 8-12 meters, making it ideal for creating tall, dense hedges. The striking golden canes, accented with subtle green striping, create a visually dynamic barrier that provides privacy while adding elegance to any landscape. With its upright growth, Golden Vivax Bamboo quickly fills out large spaces, forming an impressive natural screen.
Benefits for Nature
Golden Vivax Bamboo hedging supports local wildlife by offering excellent cover for birds and small mammals. Its evergreen foliage provides shelter year-round, enhancing biodiversity and supporting a wildlife-friendly garden. This bamboo hedge creates both functional privacy and a positive ecological impact in your landscape.
Landscaping and Design Appeal
Golden Vivax Bamboo hedging brings an exotic, modern look that enhances both contemporary and traditional garden styles. Its towering golden canes and dense foliage serve as a natural privacy screen or windbreak, perfect for large, open areas. You can prune it for a neat, formal hedge or let it grow naturally for a softer, layered effect, adapting to your garden’s design needs.
Preferred Conditions
Golden Vivax Bamboo thrives in well-drained soils and adapts to a variety of soil types, including sandy, clay, and loamy. It prefers full sun but tolerates partial shade, making it versatile for different planting locations. Water regularly during the first growing season, and once established, it requires minimal maintenance with occasional pruning to retain its shape. This is a running bamboo that can spread by underground rhizomes; use a suitable root barrier or a large container where spread needs to be controlled.
Fun Fact
Golden Vivax Bamboo’s towering golden canes make it one of the most striking and sought-after choices for large-scale hedging. Originally from China, this bamboo’s impressive height and color bring a dramatic, exotic flair to gardens worldwide.
Summary
Golden Vivax Bamboo hedging (Phyllostachys Vivax "Aureocaulis") offers a unique and effective privacy solution with its bold golden canes and lush foliage. Ideal for large landscapes, this bamboo creates a tall, eye-catching hedge that provides both beauty and functionality year-round.
Disclaimer
Please note that the appearance of your Golden Vivax Bamboo hedge may vary with season and age. Regular watering and occasional pruning are essential to maintain its health and structure.
Planting and care

Planting information by size and root type:
Pot Grown — 90-110cm, 110-130cm, 130-150cm: For forming a hedgerow it is recommended you plant 2-4 plants of this size per linear meter.
Pot Grown — 150-170cm, 170-200cm, 200-230cm, 230-250cm: For forming a hedgerow it is recommended you plant 1-3 plants of this size per linear meter.
Pot Grown — 250-300cm, 300-350cm, 600-700cm, 700-800cm, 500-600cm, 450-500cm, 400-450cm, 350-400cm: For forming a hedgerow it is recommended you plant 1-2 plants of this size per linear meter.

What you’ll receive

Supplied according to the option you select for this product.

Height: as selected when ordering.
Root Type: Pot Grown.

Delivery and unpacking

Delivery method by size and root type:
Pot Grown — 90-110cm, 110-130cm, 130-150cm, 150-170cm, 170-200cm: Pallet Delivery
Pot Grown — 200-230cm, 230-250cm, 250-300cm, 300-350cm, 400-450cm, 350-400cm: Van Delivery
Pot Grown — 600-700cm, 700-800cm, 500-600cm, 450-500cm: Extra Extra Large Lorry Delivery

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Important information

True bamboo is not generally a poisoning concern in the garden. Do not feed raw shoots or garden clippings to children or animals; edible bamboo shoots require correct identification and preparation. Cut canes and leaf edges can be sharp.

Running bamboo can spread beyond its planting area. Use suitable containment where necessary and check for escaping rhizomes.

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