Golden Crookstem

Golden Crookstem “Alata” Bamboo

Golden Crookstem or “Alata” culms are a beautiful lemon yellow color in fall. When planted in direct sun, the culms take on a bright magenta highlightin the spring. This is among the hardiest hardiest bamboo with yellow or golden culms.

On the East Coast, this will grow from Connecticut southward to the Gulf Coast.

Maximum Height: 26 feet

Diameter: 1.5 inches

Location: Well drained soil in sun or shade

Hardiness: Cold tolerant to minus 15 degrees.