Propinqua Edible Bamboo (Phyllostachys propinqua)

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

Phyllostachys propinqua is an evergreen Bamboo growing to 6 m (19ft 8in). 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 - cooked. They are usually boiled in at least one change of water. The shoots, which are 3 - 4cm in diameter, are harvested in the spring when they are about 8cm above the ground, cutting them about 5cm below soil level. — Young shoots - cooked.; They are usually boiled in at least one change of water.; The shoots, which are 3 - 4cm in diameter, are harvested in the spring when they are about 8cm above the ground, cutting them about 5cm below soil level.

Habitat & North American Range

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