Plant Details

Pseudosasa japonica

Metake - Bamboo

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General Information

Scientific name: Pseudosasa japonica
Also known as: Metake - Bamboo

Plant Properties

Layer: Shrub
Size: Small
Height: 4.50 m
Width: 3.00 m
Growth Rate: Moderate
Leaf: Evergreen

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 5-9
Soil Moisture:
Moist, Wet
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Light:
Partial shade, Full sun, Shade

Usage properties

Edible part:
Shoots, Seed
Edibility:
(2)
Medicinal:
(1)
Features:
Hedge

Description

Young sprouts are harvested in late spring when they have grown to about 8-10 cm above the ground. Cut the stems off about 5 cm or more below ground level. These sprouts have a somewhat bitter taste. The seeds can be used as grains, but although they are produced in small quantities over several years, it is rarely practical to harvest them.

Harvest Data

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