Robert Young Golden Bamboo (Phyllostachys Viridis 'Robert Young') - 3 Gallon Pot (4-6'+)
$69.98
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$69.98
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Robert Young Golden Bamboo (Phyllostachys Viridis 'Robert Young') - 3 Gallon Pot (4-6'+)
$69.98
Sale price
$69.98
Regular price
$82.00
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Description
Robert Young Bamboo
Phyllostachys viridis 'Robert Young'
Plant Details
USDA Plant Hardiness Zones: 7a-10b Find Your Zone
Type: Running
Height: up to 45'
Spread: 10'+ with no control
Culm Diameter: 3"
Sun: Full Sun or Part Shade
Soil: Average
Growth Rate: Very fast in hot climates
Description
A vigorous grower with a striking appearance, the Robert Young is a cold hardy Bamboo that sports some of the most colorful and outstanding canes of any variety, and beautiful feathery foliage to go with it. The 3 inch diameter canes that are a solid bright yellow with an occasional green stripe. Makes for a magnificent specimen in large containers or contained areas in the landscape. Otherwise, it forms a grove that serves well as a tall and colorful screen from 30 to 40 feet in height. The culms are most colorful in full sun but the plant will grow in part shade. We suggest 6 hours of direct sunlight for best color. Those of you with clay soils will be happy to know this one thrives in it. Cold hardy to -5°F.
Growing Preferences
Robert Young Bamboo is easy to grow in any average, well-drained but moist soil and full sun to part shade. During the first growing season after planting, water as needed to keep soil around the plants moist, but not soggy or wet. When established, most bamboo will tolerate periods of dry weather, however, will appreciate an occasional deep soaking if the leaves begin to curl from drought stress.
Robert Young is typically a running bamboo, which means it spreads. Our customers in the Northwest say it acts more like a clumping bamboo. Bamboo can be controlled in a small area (a normal city yard) simply by mowing or stepping on the young shoots. New shoots of some bamboo can also be used for culinary purposes and cooked, much like asparagus. Keep in mind that running bamboo only puts up new shoots for a short time each year and, when they are "shooting," the new plants are very fragile and easy to destroy. Root pruning or installing Bamboo Root Barrier are other methods to control spread.
Landscape & Other Uses
Containers/Pots: Good in large containers
Crafts: Good
Edible: Excellent
Hedge: Too tall
Indoor: Too large - PLEASE SEE: How To Grow Bamboo Plants Indoors
Ornamental: Excellent
Privacy Screen: High branching
Specimen: Excellent, when contained
Wood Quality: Excellent
Note: For our customers who live and garden north of USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 7a, where this Bamboo is not reliably winter hardy, you'll be happy to know it can be grown in containers that can be brought indoors during winter and placed back outside when temperatures warm up in spring.
Helpful Articles
Click on a link below to find helpful advice from our experts on how to plant and care for Bamboo plants.
How To Grow Bamboo Plants Indoors
How To Plant Bamboo Plants In The Ground
How To Plant Bamboo Plants In Containers & Pots
How To Fertilize And Water Bamboo Plants
How To Prune Bamboo Plants
How To Stop The Spread Of Bamboo Plants
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Hello, just received my bamboo and I am impressed. The plant looks great and packed very good. I was concerned about the distance and time of the year, but want to get planted while the soil is stills warm. Thank you--------------------------------------------------We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the great review! :) Beth Steele | WBG
Plant looks good and is good sized already planted Zone 8a--------------------------------------------------------We are so glad you are pleased with your purchase! Thanks for the great review! Beth | WBG :)
The team was very helpful in getting me the right plants and the way they were shipped in their containers ensured the roots did not dry out. The plants are off to a great start having never left their soil bed and seem to be doing well. You can tell this garden center cares about their product and those receiving them.-------------------------------------------------We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy them for years to come! Thanks for the kind words and great review! :) Beth Steele | WBG
Bamboo was packaged very well. Arrived alive and well. Beautiful.------------------------------------We are so glad you are pleased with your purchase! Thanks for the kind words and great review! Beth | WBG :)
This tree is beautiful! It arrived VERY tall, more than 5 feet tall and ready to go in the dirt! Just like the picture - the shoots are yellow! Great purchase, full of green leaves and definitely ready to make its debut!----------------------Thanks so much for the great review! We are so glad you are pleased! :) Beth Steele | WBG
Care
To maintain the beauty and integrity of your purchase, we recommend treating it with care. Simple maintenance practices, such as gentle washing and proper storage, can effectively preserve the longevity of your favorites. We encourage you to refer to the care instructions included with each item, designed to help you keep your purchase in top condition.
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