Spiny Bamboo. Spiny bamboo, Thorny bamboo

Bambusa blumeana

Physical Characteristics

Bambusa blumeana is an evergreen Bamboo growing to 20 m (65ft) by 10 m (32ft) at a fast rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 10. Suitable for: medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

Exact origin uncertain, but believed to be native in Sumatra, Java, Lesser Sunda Islands and Borneo.

Habitats

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Shoots Edible Uses: Young shoots are eaten as a vegetable, usually boiled and shredded[46 , 310 ]. The young shoots are harvested as they emerge from the soil.

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known