Bamboo. A strong growing erect bamboo with bright green canes, becoming a dull yellow in late summer and autumn. Narrow green leaves. The young shoots are edible. Max Height 4m to 5m. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Phyllostachys edulis
A strong growing erect bamboo with bright green canes, becoming a dull yellow in late summer and autumn. Narrow green leaves. The young shoots are edible.
Additional information
| Generic | Phyllostachys |
|---|---|
| Species | edulis |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Bamboo |
| Flower Colour | |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 4m, 5m |
| Family | Gramineae |
| Spread | |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | Green |
| Flowers From | |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist well drained |
| Protection | Shelter from cold drying winds |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Border |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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| Maintenance | |
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