Clumping Bamboo (Schizostachyum spp)

Family: Poaceae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Schizostachyum spp is an evergreen Bamboo growing to 10 m (32ft) by 4 m (13ft) at a fast rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 9. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Young shoots on some species. — Young shoots on some species.

Habitat & North American Range

Various. Subtropical to tropical. (Zone 8)