Phyllostachys dulcus

Plant Details

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General Information

Scientific name: Phyllostachys dulcus

Also known as: Sweetshoot Bamboo

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Plant Properties

Layer: Shrub

Format: Smal

Height: 7.00 m

Width: - m

Growth Rate: -

Leaf: Evergreen

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 7-10

Soil Moisture:
Moist

Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)

pH:
Acid Neutral Basic

Light:
Half shade, Sun

Usage properties

Edible part:
Sprouts, Trunk

Edibility:
(4)

Medicinal:
(0)

Features:
Wood

Description

Young bamboo shoots can be eaten both raw and cooked. They have a mild flavor and can be added to salads, soups, stews, and more. This species of bamboo is highly sought after in China for its edibility. The shoots, measuring 4-6 cm in diameter, are harvested in the spring when they emerge about 8 cm above the ground. They are cut off approximately 5 cm below ground level.

Harvest Data

Start Harvest: 01/08

End of Harvest: 30/09

Guilds

Guild Information

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Guild Details

Guild	Description
Cornus kousa Japanese Dogwood	Cornus kousa provides nutrient-rich mulch and its flowers attract beneficial insects.
Elaeagnus umbellata Autumn olive	Elaeagnus umbellata fixes nitrogen in the soil, improving soil quality around Phyllostachys dulcus.
Morus alba White mulberry	Morus alba provides shade and reduces competition for light, benefiting Phyllostachys dulcus's growth.
Salix alba Willow	Salix alba enhances soil moisture retention and provides habitat for beneficial wildlife.
Rubus fruticosus Blackberry	Rubus fruticosus acts as a ground cover, reducing weeds around Phyllostachys dulcus.
Smilax herbacea Carrion Flower, Smooth carrionflower	Smilax herbacea provides additional verticality and can help support Phyllostachys dulcus's growth.