Clumping bamboo (Gigantochloa albociliata)

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

Gigantochloa albociliata is an evergreen Bamboo growing to 12 m (39ft) by 4 m (13ft) 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, prefers well-drained soil and can grow in nutritionally poor soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid and neutral soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Young shoots are eaten as a vegetable. — Young shoots are eaten as a vegetable.

Habitat & North American Range

The plant is common in low elevation mixed forest, but does not enter savannahs. (Zone 10)