| Phyllostachys bamboos |
Height
(m) |
Ø cane
(cm) |
Hardiness
(°C) |
|
Phyllostachys atrovaginata Green Perfume
Rhizomes resistant to water, used for water filtration. Upright shape. Edible shoots.
Runner root system (spreading variety)
|
5,7-7,5 |
2,5-5 |
-22 |
 |
Phyllostachys aurea
The knots are very close together at the base of some canes. The canes exposed to the sun take on a golden colour.
Runner root system (spreading variety)
|
5-7 |
1,5-5,5 |
-25 |
|
Phyllostachys aurea Flavescens-Inversa
Green canes with pronounced areas between the knots with a long yellow stripe. Upright shape.
Runner root system (spreading variety)
|
4-6,5 |
1,5-4,5 |
-20 |
|
Phyllostachys aurea Holocryssa
Canes bright orange becoming yellow orange as getting older. Upright shape.
Runner root system (spreading variety)
|
4-6,5 |
2-4 |
-20 |
|
Phyllostachys aurea Koi
Bright yellow canes the area between the knots has two green stripes. Upright shape.
Runner root system (spreading variety)
|
5,5-8,5 |
1,5-5,5 |
-20 |
|
Phyllostachys aureosulcata Alata
Canes are totally green, with a zig zag form at their base.
Runner root system (spreading variety)
|
4,5-7 |
1,5-4 |
-28 |
|
Phyllostachys aureosulcata Aureocaulis
These coarse canes are entirely light yellow, the youngest ones will become yellow/red in the sun. The canes often form a zig zag. Upright growth.
Runner root system (spreading variety)
|
4,5-7 |
1,5-5,5 |
-26 |
|
Phyllostachys aureosulcata Spectabilis
These coarse canes are sun yellow coloured with green stripes. They often form a zig zag shape at their base. Upright growth.
Runner root system (spreading variety)
|
6+ |
1,5-5 |
-26 |
|
Phyllostachys bambusoïdes Castillonnis
Yellow canes with wide green stripes, green leaves lightly striped with white.
Runner root system
|
9-12+ |
4-7 |
-20 |
|
Phyllostachys bambusoïdes Castillonnis inversa
Green canes with wide yellow stripes, green leaves lightly striped with white.
Runner root system
|
9-12+ |
4-7 |
-19 |
|
Phyllostachys bambusoïdes Tanakae
Green canes speckled with black, green leaves, upright shape.
Runner root system
|
5,5-10,5 |
4-8 |
-15 |
|
Phyllostachys bissetti
Very dark and dense green foliage. Young edible shoots.
Runner root system (spreading variety)
|
6-8 |
2-2,5 |
-26 |
|
Phyllostachys decora
Green canes, upright growth. Edible young shoots.
Runner root system (spreading variety)
|
6-8,5 |
3,5-5 |
-25 |
|
Phyllostachys flexuosa
Dark green canes, slender green leaves slightly weeping. Young shoots are edible.
Runner root system (spreading variety)
|
5-8 |
1,5-3 |
-23 |
|
Phyllostachys glauca
Dark blue/green canes, green leaves. Young shoots are edible.
Runner root system (spreading variety)
|
7-10 |
2-5,5 |
-26 |
|
Phyllostachys glauca Yunzhu
Green canes with large brown and black stains, green foliage. Edible young shoots.
Runner root system (spreading variety)
|
8-10 |
1,5-2,5 |
-26 |
|
Phyllostachys humilis
Green canes turning yellow/orange when exposed to the sun. Very dense green foliage, very hairy sheath.
Runner root system (spreading variety)
|
3-5 |
1,5-3 |
-26 |
|
Phyllostachys nigra
Ebony black canes, very fine leaves green on top and blue/grey underneath. Young edible shoots.
Runner root system (spreading variety)
|
5,5-7 |
2-4 |
-22 |
|
Phyllostachys nigra Boryana
Sombre green/blue canes, stained with brown. Slim light leaves in dark green, upright growth.
Slightly spreading root system
|
8-12+ |
9 |
-23 |
|
Phyllostachys nigra Henonis
Olive green to yellow canes. Slim feathery dark green leaves, upright shape. Young shoots are edible.
Runner root system
|
8-12+ |
2,5-7,5 |
-25 |
|
Phyllostachys nuda Localis
Dark green canes with crimson brown stains, green leaves, upright shape.
Runner root system (spreading variety)
|
4,5-7 |
1,5-2,5 |
-28 |
|
Phyllostachys rubromarginata
Light green canes with a red edged sheath, green foliage, supple and dense, upright growth. Young shoots are edible.
Runner root system (spreading variety)
|
5-7,5 |
2-3,5 |
-28 |
|
Phyllostachys stimulosa
Olive green canes, upright shape.
Runner root system (spreading variety)
|
5,5-7,5 |
2-3,5 |
-24 |
|
Phyllostachys viridiglaucescens
Very dark shiny green leaves, long and broad. Young edible shoots.
Runner root system
|
7-10 |
2-5 |
-26 |
|
Phyllostachys viridis
Pale green canes, noticeable knots marked by white waxy coating, sinewy light green foliage, upright shape. Young shoots are edible.
Runner root system
|
9-14+ |
3,5-8,5 |
-20 |
|
Phyllostachys viridis Houzeau
Tender green canes, yellow flesh, light green foliage, upright shape. Young edible shoots.
Runner root system
|
7-10,5+ |
4-7 |
-22 |
|
Phyllostachys vivax
Delicate dark green canes, quite tall, arched shape. Young shoots are edible.
Strong runner root system
|
10,5+ |
3-7,5 |
-23 |
|
Phyllostachys vivax Aureocaulis
Yellow ochre canes with irregular stripes in dark green, green foliage of average size, arched shape.
Strong runner root system
|
9-14+ |
3-7 |
-23 |
|
Phyllostachys vivax huangwenzhu
Green canes, bright yellow flesh, green leaves, arched shape. Young edible shoots.
Strong runner root system
|
5-12,5+ |
6,5 |
-23 |
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