Phyllostachys edulis
Plant Details
General Information
Scientific name:
Phyllostachys edulis
Also known as:
Moso-Chiku, Tortoise shell bamboo
Images:
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Plant Properties
Layer:
Shrub
Format:
Smal
Height:
8.00 m
Width:
- m
Growth Rate:
-
Leaf:
Evergreen
Growth conditions
USDA Hardiness:
6-10
Soil Moisture:
Moist
Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acid Neutral Basic
Acid Neutral Basic
Light:
Half shade
Half shade
Usage properties
Edible part:
Sprouts, Trunk
Sprouts, Trunk
Edibility:
Medicinal:
Features:
Wood, Carbon farming
Wood, Carbon farming
Description
Young shoots are tasty when cooked but are sharp when eaten raw. Although they are not of the highest quality, they are very popular because of their large size. In China, they are often cooked after being harvested in the spring, when they are about 8 cm above the ground. The shoots are then cut off about 5 cm below ground level. The dormant young shoots that are harvested in winter before they emerge above the ground are considered a delicacy and are particularly valued.
Harvest Data
Start Harvest:
01/11
End of Harvest:
28/02
Guilds
Guild Information
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Guild Details
| Guild | Description |
|---|---|
|
Elaeagnus x ebbingei Elaeagnus, Ebbing's Silverberry |
Helps to fix nitrogen in the soil, benefiting the bamboo's growth. |
|
Sedum spectabile Ice plant |
Attracts pollinators and provides ground cover, reducing weeds. |
|
Vicia sativa Winter Tares, Garden vetch, Subterranean vetch |
Adds nitrogen to the soil and can suppress weeds due to its dense growth. |
|
Thymus vulgaris Common Thyme, Garden thyme, Wild Thyme |
Repels pests and attracts beneficial insects, promoting a healthy ecosystem. |
|
Cynara scolymus Globe Artichoke |
Its deep roots help to break up soil compaction, benefiting bamboo root growth. |