Clumping Bamboo. Guadua (Guadua angustifolia)

Family: Poaceae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Guadua angustifolia is an evergreen Bamboo growing to 25 m (82ft) by 5 m (16ft) 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 and neutral 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

No evidence the shoots are edible. — No evidence the shoots are edible.

Habitat & North American Range

It is a tropical plant. Forms dominant colonies known as "guaduales" or guadua groves which reach their optimum development in the central region of the Andes. (Zone 10)