Phyllostachys aurea
Rhizomatous Bamboo at Hughes, ACT
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| Phyllostachys aurea | MichaelMulvaney | 22 Nov 2017 | |
| Phyllostachys aurea | ruthkerruish | 19 Nov 2017 |
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Hedge of at least 20m. Rhizomes spread into the Woodland and are kept in check by mowing.
4 comments
20 Nov 2017
Yes, looks very much like Yellow Bamboo (Phyllostachys aurea) - currently listed as a prohibited species in the ACT.
22 Nov 2017
Leaves are up to 15cm long, stems 2-3cm thick, grooves on stems. Doesn't seem to flower. Infestations in this bush area here would be the result of people dumping garden waste.
Location information
- Coordinates 149.098002-35.338540
- Altitude 628.2m
- Maps Red Hill to Yarralumla Creek
- Places Hughes, ACT
Sighting information
- 101 - 1,000 Abundance
- 18 Nov 2017 04:59 PM Recorded on
- ruthkerruish Recorded by
- 1 metre to 5 metres Plant height
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Species information
- Phyllostachys aurea Scientific name
- Rhizomatous Bamboo Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Exotic
- Medium weed or pest
- Up to 668m Recorded at altitude
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