[2] In areas where the average winter minimum temperature is above -15°C (5°F), it may grow to a maximum height of 14 meters (46 feet) with a diameter of 6.5 cm (2.6 inches).

[5] Outside its natural range and areas where the coldest month has mean temperatures of below -4 °C (25 °F), the leaves of P. aureosulcata may not be evergreen and may turn beige and fall off.

[3] Phyllostachys aureosulcata is a popular bamboo in the warmer areas of the United States, Europe, Asia, and parts of Australia.

[7] In spring, yellow portions of new aureosulcata culms that receive direct sunlight during the early cool hours of the day can develop a red tint or magenta blush that lasts for a couple months.

[4][10][11][12][14] New York state and Connecticut have regulations listing Phyllostachys aureosulcata as a prohibited invasive species.