About
A dense, vigorous, evergreen bamboo forming a spreading clump of dark green canes, lighter when in full sun, and narrow, lance-shaped, mid-green leaves.
About the genus
Phyllostachys are attractive, large, evergreen bamboos with running rhizomes, although in cool temperate climates may initially behave like clump-forming genera. Canes grooved on alternate sides between the nodes, with usually two leafy branches at each node
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectWest-facing, East-facing, South-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH4
Plant details
Plant typeBamboos
HabitColumnar upright, Spreading branched
FoliageEvergreen
Height4-8 metres
Spread4-8 metres
Time to full height10-20 years
Suggested usesArchitectural, Sub-tropical
Native toChina
Care notes
CultivationPlant in a reasonably fertile, moist but well-drained soil, in full sun or part shade. Best to protect from cold drying winds especially while establishing. Can be a very vigorous grower in ideal conditions so if space is limited, plant in a large container or use a root barrier to limit spread - see bamboo control and bamboo cultivation
PruningRemove dead or damaged stems and thin out proportion of older stems to show off stems to best effect.
PropagationPropagate by division in spring or autumn
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free