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Where is Golden bamboo illegal? State-by-state
Also called: fishpole bamboo, Phyllostachys aurea. 5 state lists in our data name it. Checked 2026-10-14.
| State | Status | Official list |
|---|---|---|
| Maine | Yes — listed as prohibited | Do Not Sell list (01-001 CMR ch. 273) |
| Maryland | Yes — listed as prohibited | Prohibited invasive plant (MD Consolidated List) |
| New Jersey | Restricted on a phase-in schedule | Prohibited invasive species (Invasive Species Management Act, 2026) |
| New York | Yes — listed as prohibited | Prohibited (6 NYCRR 575.3) |
| Virginia | Legal to sell — store sign required from Jan 1, 2027 | DCR invasive; Retail invasive-plant signage (Va. Code § 3.2-3801.1, effective Jan 1, 2027) |
States not shown: we found no listing for Golden bamboo in the state lists PlantLegit currently tracks. That is not confirmation it is legal there; lists change and some states add plants by separate rule. Check your state agency. Federal list (7 CFR 360.200): not listed. Not legal advice.