Kan-Chiku
Chimonobambusa marmorea
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Basic Information
Family: Poaceae or Gramineae
Genus: chimonobambusa
Plant ID (slug): chimonobambusa-marmorea
Numeric ID: 22758
USDA Hardiness: 5-9
Ratings
Physical Characteristics
Chimonobambusa marmorea is an evergreen Bamboo growing to 1.5 m (5ft) at a fast rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6. It is in leaf all year. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Wind. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.
Distribution
E. Asia - C. and S. Japan.
Habitats
Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; Dappled Shade; Shady Edge; Hedge;
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Seed Shoots Stem Edible Uses: Young shoots - cooked[177]. Seed - used as a cereal[177]. The seed is neither regularly nor abundantly produced.
Medicinal Uses
None known
Known Hazards
None known
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Chimonobambusa marmorea Kan-Chiku