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Products > Arundo formosana 'Oriental Gold' PP15,489   Arundo formosana 'Oriental Gold' PP15,489 - Oriental Gold Giant Reed THIS LISTING FOR INFORMATION ONLY - WE NO LONGER GROW THIS PLANT  [2nd Image] Habit and Cultural Information Category: Grass Family: Poaceae (Gramineae) (Grasses) Origin: China (Asia) Evergreen: Yes Yellow/Chartreuse Foliage: Yes Flower Color: Pinkish White Bloomtime: Fall Height: 4-8 feet Width: 3-5 feet Exposure: Sun or Shade Irrigation (H2O Info): Medium Water Needs Winter Hardiness: 15-20° F Arundo formosana 'Oriental Gold' PP15,489 (Oriental Gold Giant Reed) - Native Chinese selection of the Giant Reed forms large clumps which emerge arching stems of golden yellow foliage. Brilliant golden foliage with irregular green stripes grace the 8 foot long slightly arching stems. Late summer into fall terminal blooms are light and airy, opening pink and turning a buff color. Works well in containers. This selection of the giant reed is a perfect choice for a dramatic accent or used in the background. Ideally suited in full sun to partial shade. Evergreen in mild winters to dormant in more severe. Cold hardy to 20 degrees F. Greg Speichert discovered this plant in a garden in Cedar Lake, Ind. in 1994. It was a naturally occurring cane sport of an unvariegated form of Arundo formosana.  The description above is based on our research and observations of this plant growing in our nursery and in our own and other Santa Barbara gardens. We would appreciate hearing from anyone who has additional information or disagrees with what we have written.     [MORE INFO]