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Phyllostachys viridis 'Robert Young'
Robert Young Running Bamboo
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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.
Sun
Full
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained, Moist
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
Invasive
Water Saving Tip:
Turn sprinklers on and view them operating at least once a month.
Check for and fix missing drip emitters, leaking sprinklers, valves, and pipes. One broken spray sprinkler can waste 100 gallons in a 10 minute watering cycle.