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sandy0225 · 10-15-2008, 05:56 AM

Yes, I have a large grove of yellow groove Phylostachys Aurea bamboo. It's been here for about 5-6 years now. I started out with 10 pots and now have a grove about 40X15 behind my large pond. And it's definitely hardy to -20.
I dig it up and sell it in the spring, but it's such a pain to dig. It's the hardiest one for northern states and will easily take -20, but it's a runner, and it will run. I can't really ship it out though because a good division is very heavy and if it's allowed to dry out after digging, it dies every time. So be careful if you buy any online, you're better off to buy it locally.
It grows very slowly the first two or three years, and the first year ours actually died back to the ground, but once it's established, it's evergreen and doesn't lose its leaves or turn brown even in the middle of winter.

10-15-2008, 05:56 AM	#13 (permalink)
sandy0225 Northern Tropics sandy0225's Photo Gallery Location: Muncie, Indiana zone 5 Find me on the map! Zone: zone 5 Name: Sandy Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,718 BananaBucks : 463,913 Feedback: 31 / 97% Said "Thanks" 38 Times Was Thanked 1,801 Times in 682 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 9 Times	Re: Bamboo leaves---Should I pick them up or can I use them for mulch? Yes, I have a large grove of yellow groove Phylostachys Aurea bamboo. It's been here for about 5-6 years now. I started out with 10 pots and now have a grove about 40X15 behind my large pond. And it's definitely hardy to -20. I dig it up and sell it in the spring, but it's such a pain to dig. It's the hardiest one for northern states and will easily take -20, but it's a runner, and it will run. I can't really ship it out though because a good division is very heavy and if it's allowed to dry out after digging, it dies every time. So be careful if you buy any online, you're better off to buy it locally. It grows very slowly the first two or three years, and the first year ours actually died back to the ground, but once it's established, it's evergreen and doesn't lose its leaves or turn brown even in the middle of winter. __________________ Sandy Burrell Northern Tropics Greenhouse 1501 East Fuson Road Muncie, IN 47302 www.northerntropics.com specializing in bananas, heirloom tomatoes and water gardening plants~ check out our new online store at our website! Last edited by sandy0225 : 10-15-2008 at 05:57 AM. Reason: hit the wrong button! sent it too soon