Chimonobambusa szechuanensis

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Basic Information

Family: Poaceae or Gramineae

Genus: chimonobambusa

Plant ID (slug): chimonobambusa-szechuanensis

Numeric ID: 23127

USDA Hardiness: Coming soon

Ratings

Physical Characteristics

Chimonobambusa szechuanensis is an evergreen Bamboo growing to 5 m (16ft 5in). 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 full shade (deep woodland) semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

E. Asia - W. China, Sichuan.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Dappled Shade; Shady Edge;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Shoots Stem Edible Uses: Young shoots - cooked. An excellent taste.

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known

Detailed Information

Additional Information

Title: Chimonobambusa szechuanensis