Golden Bamboo

Golden bamboo is a perennial “running bamboo” that is also sometimes referred to as fish-pole bamboo. Fast-growing and able to reach over 20 feet in height, it’s a popular choice for providing dramatic ornamental interest or for creating a living privacy screen or noise barrier. Golden bamboo is best planted in the spring or fall and is easy to grow. Golden bamboo rarely flowers, and seed production is exceptionally unusual. Once established, golden bamboo can be difficult to remove—if you don’t want it to get out of control, it’s best to grow it in containers or take steps toward preventing its spread.