Plant Details

Phyllostachys dulcus

Sweetshoot Bamboo

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General Information

Scientific name: Phyllostachys dulcus
Also known as: Sweetshoot Bamboo

Plant Properties

Layer: Shrub
Size: Small
Height: 7.00 m
Width: - m
Growth Rate: None
Leaf: Evergreen

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 7-10
Soil Moisture:
Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Light:
Partial shade, Full sun

Usage properties

Edible part:
Shoots, Stem
Edibility:
(4)
Medicinal:
(0)
Features:
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 Data

Start Harvest: 01/08
End of Harvest: 30/09