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| Identification |
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Genus
Phyllostachys
Species
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
bamboo
Family
GRAMINEAE
Specimen number
S12055
Data source
UnVeg p11
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Annual,Perennial
Life span
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Grass
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Stoloniferous
Overall height
20'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Full sun to full shade
Water
Optimal soil texture
Soil texture 29
Acceptable soil pH
Neutral
USDA hardiness
Not classified
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
no
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Full sun to full shade is best for growing Phyllostachys.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
It is crisp and chewy; its best flavor is in the young shoots. Phyllostachys is most frequently used cooked.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Seed
Pollination method
Planting style
Tall stalks
Crop spacing
6' - 15'
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Apr 01 - Apr 30
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Tolerates cold
Heat requirement
Warm
Fertilizer
Potassium
Time to harvest
in the spring of the second year
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
yes
Culinary uses
Cooked
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Shoots
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
crisp and chewy; its best flavor is in the young shoots
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
The best month for planting is April. When planted agriculturally, space the plants 6' apart. It requires warm days for good production. Potassium is required for optimal growth. The best harvesting period is in the spring of the second year. Phyllostachys is typically propagated by seed.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
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