Tama Bamboo. Tufted bamboo (Dendrocalamus hamiltonii)

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

Dendrocalamus hamiltonii is an evergreen Bamboo growing to 15 m (49ft) by 2 m (6ft) at a fast rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 10. The flowers are pollinated by Wind. 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: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Young shoots are widely consumed as a vegetable. A sour pickle, known as 'hiyup', is made from the shoots in India. — Young shoots are widely consumed as a vegetable.; A sour pickle, known as 'hiyup', is made from the shoots in India.

Habitat & North American Range

Mixed forests. (Zone 10)