Zig-Zag Bamboo (Phyllostachys flexuosa)

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

Phyllostachys flexuosa is an evergreen Bamboo growing to 6 m (19ft) by 6 m (19ft). 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

delicious flavour. — Young shoots - cooked.; A delicious flavour.; Slightly acrid raw, they are usually boiled in at least one change of water and added to salads etc.; The canes are about 10mm in diameter.

Habitat & North American Range

Not known. (Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)