Monastery Bamboo

Thyrsostachys siamensis

Physical Characteristics

Thyrsostachys siamensis is an evergreen Bamboo growing to 10 m (32ft) by 4 m (13ft) at a fast rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 10. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils, prefers well-drained soil and can grow in nutritionally poor soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid and neutral soils and can grow in very acid soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

E. Asia - southern China, Myanmar, Thailand.

Habitats

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Shoots Edible Uses: Young shoots - cooked and eaten as a vegetable[310 ]. They are considered to be among the best of bamboo shoots[310 ].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known