Stone Bamboo (Phyllostachys angusta)

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

Phyllostachys angusta is an evergreen Bamboo growing to 5 m (16ft 5in) at a medium rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 8. 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.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Shoots

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Young shoots in spring - cooked. The shoots, which are 3 - 4cm in diameter, are harvested when about 8cm above the ground, cutting them about 5cm below soil level. They are usually boiled and are free from bitterness. — Young shoots in spring - cooked.; The shoots, which are 3 - 4cm in diameter, are harvested when about 8cm above the ground, cutting them about 5cm below soil level.; They are usually boiled and are free from bitterness.

Habitat & North American Range

Not known. (Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10)