Golden Fishpole Bamboo – Phyllostachys aurea Live Bare Root Rhizome | Running Bamboo | Fast Growing Privacy Screen | Cold Hardy

Create a lush privacy screen or striking landscape feature with this live Golden Fishpole Bamboo (Phyllostachys aurea), shipped as a healthy bare root rhizome ready for planting. This vigorous running bamboo is admired for its attractive golden-green culms, graceful foliage, and rapid growth, making it an excellent choice for natural screens, windbreaks, ornamental gardens, and Asian-inspired landscapes.

Golden Fishpole Bamboo spreads by underground rhizomes and quickly forms dense stands when planted in suitable conditions. Because of its vigorous growth habit, many gardeners choose to install a bamboo barrier or grow it in a contained area to manage spreading.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Golden Fishpole Bamboo rhizome
✔️ Botanical Name: Phyllostachys aurea
✔️ Healthy bare root rhizome
✔️ Ready for planting
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Golden Fishpole Bamboo, Golden Bamboo
Botanical Name: Phyllostachys aurea
Plant Type: Evergreen running bamboo
Growth Stage: Bare root rhizome
Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Moist, fertile, well-draining soil
Watering: Moderate; water regularly during establishment
Mature Height: 20–30 feet
Growth Rate: Fast
USDA Zones: 6–10
Container Friendly: Yes (large containers help control spread)

💡 Care Tip: Plant the rhizome as soon as possible after arrival and keep the soil consistently moist while new shoots establish. Since this is a running bamboo, consider using a rhizome barrier or planting in a contained area to help manage its natural spreading habit. Full sun encourages the richest golden stem coloration.