Zig Zag Bamboo Hedging Plants - Phyllostachys aureosulcata 'Spectabilis'

Aureosulcata Spectabilis (Zig Zag Bamboo) is an evergreen bamboo with yellow canes striped green in the grooves. Some canes form a distinctive zig-zag near the base.

Zig Zag Bamboo Hedging Plants - Aureosulcata Spectabilis

Aureosulcata Spectabilis, commonly known as Zig Zag Bamboo, has pink new shoots that develop into yellow canes with green-striped grooves. It is a running bamboo.

Features of Aureosulcata Spectabilis

Aureosulcata Spectabilis has an ultimate height of 4–8 metres according to the RHS, with a spread of 2.5–4 metres. Its narrow, lance-shaped leaves are evergreen.

Why Choose Aureosulcata Spectabilis for Hedging?

Aureosulcata Spectabilis can be used for a hedge or screen. Allow space for growth and manage the spread of its underground rhizomes.

Benefits for Nature

Its evergreen foliage remains present throughout the year. The leaves and striped canes provide the main ornamental interest.

Landscaping and Design Uses

Aureosulcata Spectabilis suits architectural planting, hedging and screens. It can also be grown in a large container. Where space is restricted, plan how its rhizomes will be contained.

Growing Conditions

Aureosulcata Spectabilis prefers fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil, in full sun or partial shade. Choose a sheltered position protected from cold, drying winds. The RHS rates it H5. Use a suitable root barrier or a large container where spread needs to be controlled, and monitor for escaping rhizomes.

Fun Fact

Some canes develop a zig-zag at the base. Their yellow colour and green-striped grooves distinguish this bamboo from plain green forms.

Summary

Aureosulcata Spectabilis is an evergreen, running bamboo with striped yellow canes. It provides an architectural feature or screen in a suitable sheltered site.

Disclaimer

Aureosulcata Spectabilis varies in appearance with age and growing conditions. The dimensions above refer to potential mature growth, not the size supplied. Check the selected product option for the size supplied.

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, 350-400cm, 400-450cm, 450-500cm, 500-600cm: For forming a hedgerow it is recommended you plant 1-2 plants of this size per linear meter.
Pot Grown — 70-90cm, 50-70cm: For forming a hedgerow it is recommended you plant 3-6 plants of this size per linear meter.

Supplied according to the option you select for this product.

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

Delivery method by size and root type:
Pot Grown — 90-110cm, 110-130cm, 130-150cm, 150-170cm, 170-200cm, 70-90cm: Pallet Delivery
Pot Grown — 200-230cm, 230-250cm, 250-300cm, 300-350cm, 350-400cm, 400-450cm: Van Delivery
Pot Grown — 50-70cm: Box Delivery
Pot Grown — 450-500cm, 500-600cm: Extra Extra Large Lorry Delivery

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