Square Bamboo (Chimonobambusa quadrangularis)

Family: Poaceae or Gramineae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Chimonobambusa quadrangularis is an evergreen Bamboo growing to 3 m (9ft 10in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6. It is in leaf all year. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Wind. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland).

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Shoots

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Young shoots - cooked. An excellent relish. The canes are up to 20mm in diameter. — Young shoots - cooked.; An excellent relish.; The canes are up to 20mm in diameter.

Habitat & North American Range

Forests. (Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)