Yushania maculata

Plant Details

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General Information

Scientific name: Yushania maculata
Also known as: Maculata bamboo
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Plant Properties

Layer: Shrub
Format: Smal
Height: 5.00 m
Width: 2.50 m
Growth Rate: Moderate
Leaf: Evergreen

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 6-10
Soil Moisture:
Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acid Neutral Basic
Light:
Half shade, Sun

Usage properties

Edible part:
Sprouts
Edibility:
(3)
Medicinal:
(0)
Features:
Hedge

Description

New shoots grow in the summer until early autumn. The shoots have a delicious taste and are not bitter. To prepare them, the harvested shoots are steamed, cleaned, and sterilized for use or canning for 15 minutes in boiling water with or without salt.

Harvest Data

Start Harvest: 01/09
End of Harvest: 31/03

Guilds

Guild Information

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Guild Details

Guild Description
Sambucus canadensis
American Elder 		Provides shade, supports biodiversity, and attracts pollinators with flowers.
Viburnum opulus
Highbush cranberry 		Helps with soil moisture retention and offers berries for wildlife.
Viburnum trilobum
Highbush cranberry 		Enhances biodiversity and provides habitat for beneficial insects.
Rubus idaeus
Raspberry 		Produces fruit and attracts pollinators while providing ground cover.
Alnus glutinosa
European Alder 		Improves soil fertility through nitrogen fixation and provides habitat.
Betula pendula
Birches 		Offers light shade and attracts beneficial insects.
Corylus avellana
Hazel 		Provides nuts for wildlife and offers protection from the wind.
Drimys lanceolata
Mountain pepper 		Helps to create a microclimate and attracts various beneficial insects.
Carya ovata
Hickory 		Provides nuts and shade, improving the ecosystem health.
Achillea millefolium
Yarrow, Boreal yarrow, California yarrow, Giant yarrow, Coast yarrow, Western yarrow, Pacific yarrow 		Attracts pollinators and repels pests, promoting plant health.