How Far Apart Do I Plant Golden Bamboo Stolons?
Golden bamboo grows to a maximum of 15 feet high and is a long-lived plant, growing for up to twenty years. It is propagated by sprigs, stolons, or bare roots. Space plants with future rapid growth in mind. Does this Spark an idea?
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Background
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Golden bamboo (Phyllostachys aurea) can be propagated by taking cuttings of stolons from mature plants. Stolons are outgrowths of root structures with stems producing new plants.
Where to Plant
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These plants like light. They do not have a high requirement for water but do not tolerate drought. They are also intolerant to a hard freeze (about -3 degrees F). They will tolerate fine to coarse soil conditions.
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How to Plant
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The stolon or root group is cut from the mature plant in the early spring. You can transplant the stolon directly to a new area in your yard.
Spacing
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Space the plants from about 300 to 700 plants per acre. This works out to between 7 and 15 feet between plants. Bamboo grows slowly the first year, then takes off and spreads rapidly after the third year.
Screens and Hedges
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For a more rapid and dense planting, you can crowd the stolons. Plant them about 2 feet apart in two rows, spaced 2 feet apart, for a hedge or screen effect. If you have the patience, plant them about 6 feet apart in a single row for a hedge that will be effective in about three years.
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