Phyllostachys edulis
MOSO BAMBOO, PUBESCENT BAMBOO
Poaceae

 
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Plant type: -- select -- rhizomatous clumping bamboo

Hardiness zones: 7-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: moderate wind, light frost
15m
Plant habit
 
6m

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Origins: China-Korea-Taiwan

Other Botanical Names: Bambusa edulis, Bambusa heterocycla, Phyllostachys edulis var. heterocycla, Phyllostachys heterocycla, Phyllostachys heterocycla f. pubescens, Phyllostachys mitis, Phyllostachys pubescens, Phyllostachys pubescens var. heterocycla

Other Common Names: Tortoise Shell Bamboo

 
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Phyllostachys edulis
MOSO BAMBOO, PUBESCENT BAMBOO
Poaceae

 

  Plant type: -- select -- rhizomatous clumping bamboo

Hardiness zones: 7-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: moderate wind, light frost
15m
Plant habit
 
6m

FEATURES

Flowers: n/a

Edibility: edible -- n/a --, stems


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical & oriental designs

Uses: informal screen, mass planting, accents, soil binding

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: deer resistant



HAZARDS

Weed Potential: yes






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