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Products > Phyllostachys bambusoides 'Castillon'   Phyllostachys bambusoides 'Castillon' - Striped Running Timber Bamboo       Habit and Cultural Information Category: Bamboo Family: Poaceae (Gramineae) (Grasses) Origin: China (Asia) Evergreen: Yes Flower Color: Insignificant Bloomtime: Infrequent Height: 25-40 feet Width: Running Exposure: Full Sun Deer Tolerant: Yes Irrigation (H2O Info): Medium Water Needs Winter Hardiness: 0-10° F Phyllostachys bambusoides 'Castillon' (Striped Running Timber Bamboo) - This beautiful running bamboo grows 35 feet tall w/ 2 inch wide golden culms that are vertically green banded, alternately in the sulcus, the groove above the branch bud. Like other Phyllostachys bambusoides the culms are often well spaced. Reportedly grows in a range of soils. Useful as a single specimen plant, in a grove, or as a hedge. Plant in full sun. Hardy to 5 F. This cultivar was nearly lost when it flowered in the 1990's but has recovered.  This description is based on research and observations of this plant as it grows in our nursery, in our nursery garden and in other gardens that we visit. We also incorporate comments received and appreciate getting feedback of any kind from those who have any additional information about this plant, particularly if they disagree with what we have written or if they have additional cultural tips that would aid others in growing Phyllostachys bambusoides 'Castillon'.     [MORE INFO]