Phyllostachys aurea
Golden Bamboo, Fishpole Bamboo
Explore the size, hardiness, soil, light, edible uses and harvest period of Phyllostachys aurea.
General Information
Plant Properties
Growth conditions
Moist
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Partial shade
Usage properties
Shoots, Stem, Seed
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.