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Is Yellow groove bamboo illegal in Ohio?
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Also called: Phyllostachys aureosulcata. Last checked against official sources: 2026-10-14.
Federal noxious weed list (7 CFR 360.200): Yellow groove bamboo is not listed.
What Ohio's official list says
| List / legal category | Listed as | List note | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prohibited noxious weed (OAC 901:5-37-01) | Phyllostachys aureasculata | Yellow Groove Bamboo — when the plant has spread from its original premise of planting and is not being maintained | Legally regulated — restrictions apply |
Effective dates
- The official list entry does not state a separate effective date for this species. See the linked law for when the listing took effect.
Already have it in your yard?
Noxious-weed rules can require control or restrict moving the plant (including soil, seed and cuttings). Check the exact wording above and the linked law.
Native alternatives for Ohio
- Giant cane (river cane) (Arundinaria gigantea)
- Switchgrass (Panicum virgatum)
- Indiangrass (Sorghastrum nutans)
- Big bluestem (Andropogon gerardii)
- Eastern red cedar (Juniperus virginiana)
Each is recorded as native to Ohio in the USDA NRCS PLANTS Database state distribution (retrieved 2026-10-14). Check size, sun and soil fit for your site with your local Extension office.
Running bamboo in Virginia: see Virginia running bamboo law — local containment ordinances, fines and who pays.
More native swaps with hardiness, light and size →
Yellow groove bamboo in other states
Maine Maryland New Jersey New York
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