Pleioblastus maculatus
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Basic Information
Family: Poaceae or Gramineae
Genus: pleioblastus
Plant ID (slug): pleioblastus-maculatus
Numeric ID: 25649
USDA Hardiness: 6-9
Ratings
Physical Characteristics
Pleioblastus maculatus is an evergreen Bamboo growing to 4 m (13ft 1in). 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 semi-shade (light woodland). It prefers moist soil.
Distribution
E. Asia - China.
Habitats
Woodland Garden Dappled Shade; Shady Edge;
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Shoots Stem Edible Uses: Young shoots - cooked[266]. A very bitter flavour, they need to be processed by cooking in at least one change of water before they can be eaten[266, K].
Medicinal Uses
None known
Known Hazards
None known
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Pleioblastus maculatus
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