Phyllostachys aureosulcata spectabilis

Common name: Golden Bamboo plant. Awards: RHS Award of Garden Merit. Height and spread in 20 years: 3 x 2 metres. Seasons of interest: Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter. Foliage: Custard yellow stems with pointed green foliage year-round. Soil: Prefers a moist but well-draining site.