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Yellow Groove Bamboo

Phyllostachys aureosulcata

Found in cultivated as an ornamental, persistent or spreading from plantings. Weakley, Flora of the Southeastern United States (2025), Northern Tier edition What its natural habitat tells you

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Not native

Not native to Virginia. How scores work Is it native here?

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Height
12–18 feet
Spread
12–25 feet
Light
Full sun
Soil moisture
Usually moist

At a glance

Life cycle
Perennial
Leaves
Evergreen

Not yet recorded · Bloom

Recorded in 6 Virginia counties.

Ecological relationships

Who uses this plant?

What these records mean

1CaterpillarsGenus host records with ranges including VA

Genus host records with ranges including VA · Phyllostachys

  • Lerema acciusClouded Skipper, Corn Leaf tier
Shropshire & Tallamy 2025, Lepidoptera of North America north of Mexico, ZooKeys 1261 (ODbL)
—BeesSoutheastern regional records
—Specialist beesPollen specialists
—BirdsRecorded genus food-resource interactions; not a state feeding claim
Growing and identification

Plant details

Family
Poaceae
Hardiness
Zones 4a–11b
Soil pH
Acidic to alkaline
Flower color
Cream or green

Safety has not been reviewed for this plant; check toxicity and thorns before planting.

Growing sources and scope

Conservation status

Virginia rankNot available
Global rankNot available
VA statusNot verified
Federal statusNot verified

Conservation source

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