Pseudosasa japonica

Plant Details

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General Information

Scientific name: Pseudosasa japonica

Also known as: Metake - Bamboo

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Plant Properties

Layer: Shrub

Format: Smal

Height: 4.50 m

Width: 3.00 m

Growth Rate: Moderate

Leaf: Evergreen

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 5-9

Soil Moisture:
Moist, Wet

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

pH:
Acid Neutral Basic

Light:
Half shade, Sun, Shadow

Usage properties

Edible part:
Sprouts, Seed

Edibility:
(2)

Medicinal:
(1)

Features:
Hedge

Description

Young sprouts are harvested in late spring when they have grown to about 8-10 cm above the ground. Cut the stems off about 5 cm or more below ground level. These sprouts have a somewhat bitter taste. The seeds can be used as grains, but although they are produced in small quantities over several years, it is rarely practical to harvest them.

Harvest Data

Start Harvest: 01/09

End of Harvest: 31/03

Guilds

Guild Information

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Guild Details

Guild	Description
Ficus carica Fig	Ficus carica provides a mutual shade and can improve the microclimate around Pseudosasa japonica, encouraging optimal growth.
Corylus avellana Hazel	Corylus avellana acts as a nitrogen fixer, enriching the soil for Pseudosasa japonica, promoting healthier growth.
Medicago sativa Alfalfa, Yellow alfalfa	Medicago sativa helps with soil aeration and adds organic matter as it decomposes, aiding in root development for Pseudosasa japonica.
Quercus robur English oak	Quercus robur provides structural support with its robust presence and can create a favorable environment for the bamboo.
Ziziphus jujuba Jujube	Ziziphus jujuba provides berry yield in late summer while cohabitating with Pseudosasa japonica, creating a diverse harvest.
Populus nigra Black Poplar, Lombardy poplar	Populus nigra aids in creating a windbreak and provides organic matter when leaves fall, benefiting the bamboo below.