Phyllostachys bambusoides ‘Castillon Inversa’

Description

Phyllostachys bambusoides ‘Castillon Inversa’ 🎍
Common Name: Inverse Castillon Bamboo
Type: Running Bamboo | Ornamental 🌿 | Rare & Eye-Catching 🌾

Turn heads in your garden with Phyllostachys bambusoides ‘Castillon Inversa’, a rare and visually striking bamboo that flips the colors of the classic ‘Castillon’ 🌿🌱. This unique variety features rich green culms boldly striped with golden-yellow grooves, creating a dramatic, high-contrast look that instantly elevates any landscape 🌳🌾.

Reaching heights of up to 30 feet, ‘Castillon Inversa’ is perfect for privacy screens, specimen plantings, or adding artistic flair to modern gardens. It thrives in full sun, where its contrasting colors become even more vivid, and performs well in a variety of climates 🌞🍃.

🌿 Key Features:
📏 Height: 25–30 ft (7.5–9 m)
📐 Spread: Spreading (use rhizome barrier or root pruning)
❄️ Hardiness Zones: USDA 7–10
🎍 Growth Habit: Running, upright and elegant
🍃 Foliage: Lush green leaves; culms are green with golden stripes
🌞 Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
🏡 Uses: Specimen plant, privacy screen, ornamental focal point

✅ Why Choose Phyllostachys bambusoides ‘Castillon Inversa’?
🌿 Rare inverse color pattern—green with golden striping
🌱 Striking vertical form with graceful foliage
🌾 Adds a refined, artistic touch to landscapes
🌳 Fast-growing and adaptable
🌞 Ideal for collectors and designers seeking something unique

Make a bold statement with the elegant contrast of Castillon Inversa—a bamboo that combines classic structure with rare, eye-catching color. A true gem for premium landscapes and bamboo enthusiasts 🎍🌿.

It seems to grow slightly faster and larger than Castillon and Allgold but is still a slow spreader for a running bamboo.