Small edible red to deep purple berries appear in July but are mostly eaten by birds
perfect for mixed and shrub borders or banks and slopes for erosion control
Its robust roots protect the soil from erosion
it must be in partial shade
usually September
Phyllostachys aurea | Fish-pole bamboo - 550-560cm, 150lt Conifer Small edible red to deepPhyllostachys aurea is an elegant, vigorous, evergreen bamboo with large clumps of tall, upright, bright green canes that turn yellow green with age or exposure. Its long, narrow, linear lanceolate leaves are light green to golden green. Flowers and seeds are rarely produced. Phyllostachys aurea is a tough and resilient plant that can grow well in most soil types, but prefers fertile, humus rich, moist, well drained soils. It thrives in full sun and