Phyllostachys aurea
Plant Details
General Information
Scientific name:
Phyllostachys aurea
Also known as:
Golden Bamboo, Fishpole Bamboo
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Plant Properties
Layer:
Soil
Format:
Large
Height:
6.00 m
Width:
6.00 m
Growth Rate:
Fast
Leaf:
Evergreen
Growth conditions
USDA Hardiness:
6-11
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, Seed
Sprouts, Trunk, Seed
Edibility:
Medicinal:
Features:
Wood, Paper
Wood, Paper
Description
Edible applications: Young shoots - cooked. They can also be eaten raw and have very little bitterness. They are said to be the sweetest of the genus. The shoots have a diameter of about 15 mm and are harvested in China when they are 2-5 cm in diameter. The shoots are harvested in the spring when they are about 8 cm above the ground, by cutting them about 5 cm below ground level. Seeds - raw or cooked. The seeds are only produced every few years, they can be eaten in all the ways rice is used and can also be ground into flour and used as a grain.
Harvest Data
Start Harvest:
01/10
End of Harvest:
28/02
Guilds
Guild Information
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Guild Details
| Guild | Description |
|---|---|
|
Viburnum opulus Highbush cranberry |
Offers habitat for beneficial wildlife and helps with pest control. |
|
Arbutus unedoxaera Strawberry Tree |
Provides shade and enhances humidity for bamboo growth. |
|
Broussonetia kazinoki Kozo |
Improves soil structure and provides additional organic matter. |
|
Cudrania tricuspidata Silkworm Thorn, Storehousebush |
Offers nitrogen fixation, enriching the soil for bamboo. |
|
Prunus dulcis Almond |
Attracts pollinators and enhances biodiversity. |
|
Salix alba Willow |
Acts as windbreak, protecting bamboo from strong winds. |
|
Syringa vulgaris Lilac, Common lilac |
Attracts beneficial insects and provides aesthetic value. |
|
Amelanchier lamarckii Apple Serviceberry |
Improves soil nutrients and attracts pollinators. |
|
Ulmus laevis Elm |
Offers shade and helps maintain soil moisture. |
|
Lonicera periclymenum Honeysuckle, European honeysuckle |
Provides nectar for pollinators while growing alongside bamboo. |