Golden Bamboo / Black Bamboo


Photo: Bamboo Downunder		Golden Bamboo / Black Bamboo Phyllostachys aurea / Phyllostachys nigra Trees and Shrubs Queensland Wet Tropics Region

	Growing to a height of 6m, with long slender canes and dense graceful foliage. These types of bamboo have a spreading habit and send their rhizomes (roots) underground, often sprouting some distance from the original plant.

HOW IT SPREADS Both of these 'running bamboos' send their invasive rhizomes considerable distances from the original plant. They are incredibly difficult to control and are a serious invasive threat.





Other superior selections include; Bambusa ventricosa - Buddha's Belly Bamboo Bambusa textilis var. gracilis - Slender Weavers Bamboo Bambusa vulgaris 'Wamin' - Giant Buddha's Belly Bamboo Ask your local retailer for more superior selections

Alternative Plants


Photo: Norwood		Indian Mast Tree Polyalthia longifolia var. pendula Trees and Shrubs

	A beautiful tree from tropical Asia with tall straight trunk to 15m and striking conical columnar habit. The leaves are long, glossy and green and held in downward facing fashion forming a curtain like screen. This is an excellent choice when a tall narrow screen is desired.

Photo: Barry Naylor		Tiger Grass Thysanolaena latifolia Syn. Thysanolaena maxima Trees and Shrubs

	Fantastic clumping perennial grass that forms an impenetrable screen. Growing to a height of 3.5m with arching stems and narrow leaves this is an excellent substitute for running bamboo as it is a clump forming plant.

Photo: Barry Naylor		Timor Black Bamboo Bambusa lako Trees and Shrubs

	A most popular choice for those wanting a black stemmed bamboo. This clumping variety has dark brown to black canes with green to light brown stripes. It is quite tall reaching 12-15m in height.