Hinds' cane-bamboo (Pleioblastus hindsii)

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

Pleioblastus hindsii is an evergreen Bamboo growing to 3.5 m (11ft) by 1 m (3ft 3in) at a medium rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7. 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. A good flavour. The stems are about 1cm in diameter. — Young shoots - cooked.; The stems are about 1cm in diameter.

Habitat & North American Range

Mountains or on hills near sea shores. (Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)