Clumping Bamboo (Bambusa pervariabilis)

Family: Poaceae | Edibility: Edible (3/5)

Bambusa pervariabilis is an evergreen Bamboo growing to 8 m (26ft) by 2 m (6ft) at a fast rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 8. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Shoots

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Edible culms. — Harvested fresh in season according to PFAF botanical monograph.

Habitat & North American Range

River banks, around villages, China - Guangdong, Guangxi. (Zone 9)