Yellow-Groove Bamboo

Phyllostachys aureosulcata

Physical Characteristics

Phyllostachys aureosulcata is an evergreen Bamboo growing to 6 m (19ft) by 6 m (19ft). 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 - N.E. China.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; Dappled Shade; Shady Edge;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Shoots Stem Edible Uses: Young shoots - raw or cooked. They have very little bitterness, even when eaten raw[183, 195]. The canes of plants grown in Britain are about 25mm in diameter[K], though they can reach up to 4cm in diameter[266]. The shoots are harvested in the spring when they are about 8cm above the ground, cutting them about 5cm below soil level. Young culms are green with yellow grooves.

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known