Phyllostachys vivax
Plant Details
General Information
Scientific name:
Phyllostachys vivax
Also known as:
Giant Timber Bamboo, Running giant bamboo
Images:
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Plant Properties
Layer:
Shrub
Format:
Smal
Height:
10.00 m
Width:
- m
Growth Rate:
-
Leaf:
Evergreen
Growth conditions
USDA Hardiness:
7-10
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
Wood
Description
Young shoots can be eaten both raw and cooked, and they have a wonderful flavor with little acidity, even when raw. These shoots have a diameter of 4 to 8 cm and are harvested in the spring when they protrude about 8 cm above the ground. Cut them off about 5 cm below ground level.
Harvest Data
Start Harvest:
01/11
End of Harvest:
28/02
Guilds
Guild Information
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Guild Details
| Guild | Description |
|---|---|
|
Cudrania tricuspidata Silkworm Thorn, Storehousebush |
Cudrania tricuspidata can enhance soil health and manage pests effectively, promoting the growth of Phyllostachys vivax. |
|
Alnus rubra Red alder |
Alnus rubra fixes nitrogen in the soil, benefiting Phyllostachys vivax by improving nutrient availability. |
|
Vaccinium corymbosum Northern blueberry |
Vaccinium corymbosum provides a diverse habitat for beneficial insects, which can help control pests of Phyllostachys vivax. |
|
Fagus sylvatica Beech |
Fagus sylvatica helps to create a microclimate that can protect Phyllostachys vivax from extreme weather conditions. |
|
Corylus avellana Hazel |
Corylus avellana provides shade and shelter, creating a favorable environment for the growth of Phyllostachys vivax. |