SYNONYM
Phyllostachys viridis Youngii
Phyllostachys viridis cv. Robert Young
LOCAL NAME
Ougon-kou-chiku (Japan)
* Resistant to -20º C
CHARACTERISTICS
The overall appearance is that of Phyllostachys viridis whence comes by mutation, but the coloration of the stems differs. These come out very light green slightly striated with darker green then quickly become golden yellow streaks persisting the green.
CARE
Likes clay soils.
USED
Isolated plants, groves, forests.
ADVANTAGES
The coloration of the stems make it a much sought after bamboo except by the curious.
