Clumping Bamboo. Weaver's bamboo (Bambusa textilis)

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

Bambusa textilis is an evergreen Bamboo growing to 8 m (26ft) by 1.5 m (5ft) at a fast rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6. 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 and can tolerate drought.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

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

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Edible Portion: Shoots. — Edible Portion: Shoots.

Habitat & North American Range

Usually cultivated along rivers and near villages at low altitudes in southern China. (Zone 7)