Hinds' cane-bamboo

Pleioblastus hindsii

Physical Characteristics

Pleioblastus hindsii is an evergreen Bamboo growing to 3.5 m (11ft) by 1 m (3ft 3in) at a medium rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7. 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) or semi-shade (light woodland). It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

E. Asia - China.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Dappled Shade; Shady Edge; not Deep Shade; Hedge;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Shoots Stem Edible Uses: Young shoots - cooked[105, 177]. A good flavour. The stems are about 1cm in diameter[266].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known