Phyllostachys viridis 'Robert Young'
Robert Young Running Bamboo
Description
New stalks are pea-green in color with dark brown speckled stalk sheaths. The 20-24 foot stalks later turn yellow with a few randomly placed dark green stripes. Looks and grows best when grown in a warm sunny place.
Plant Type
Perennial, Grass, Bamboo
Height Range
12-25'
Flower Color
n/a
Flower Season
n/a
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
Green, Striped
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained, Moist
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
Invasive
Design Styles
Japanese, Tropical, Woodland
Accenting Features
Silhouette, Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
Winter
Location Uses
Background, Park
Special Uses
Erosion Control, Screen, Mass Planting, Wind Break
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Consider replacing some lawn areas with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs.
Good candidates for removal are portions of large lawns, areas where no one uses the grass, patches that don't grow well, or spaces too small to water without overspray.