Phyllostachys dulcus
Sweetshoot Bamboo
Explore the size, hardiness, soil, light, edible uses and harvest period of Phyllostachys dulcus.
Common names
3 names · 3 languages- EnglishYour language
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- Sweetshoot Bamboo
Other languages (2)
- Dutch
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- Reuzenbamboe
- French
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- Bambou à tiges sucrées
Sources & name notes
Names recorded in our plant catalogue, grouped by language. Usage can vary by region.
General information
The catalogue spelling dulcus is interpreted as dulcis using its original Phyllostachys dulcis source link and Sweet Shoot Bamboo name. Kew accepts P. dulcis; the separate species P. edulis is excluded.
Sources [2]Kew's family placement for the genus Phyllostachys (WCVP v16).
Sources [1]Plant characteristics
Growing conditions
Moist
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Partial shade, Full sun
Uses
Shoots, Stem
Wood
Description
Young bamboo shoots can be eaten both raw and cooked. They have a mild flavor and can be added to salads, soups, stews, and more. This species of bamboo is highly sought after in China for its edibility. The shoots, measuring 4-6 cm in diameter, are harvested in the spring when they emerge about 8 cm above the ground. They are cut off approximately 5 cm below ground level.
Harvest
Sources and references
References for the information marked with source numbers on this page.
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Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
World Checklist of Vascular Plants, version 16, extracted 4 June 2026
Supports: Botanical family
Relevant sections
- Botanical family: WCVP v16, wcvp_names.csv row 405378; name ID 434043; Phyllostachys Siebold & Zucc.. Family column.
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Source data licence: CC BY 3.0.
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Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Phyllostachys dulcis McClure
Supports: Taxonomy
Relevant sections
- Taxonomy: Name heading and taxonomic status; The catalogue spelling dulcus is interpreted as dulcis using its original Phyllostachys dulcis source link and Sweet Shoot Bamboo name. Kew accepts P. dulcis; the separate species P. edulis is excluded.
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