Narihiradake (Semiarundinaria fastuosa)

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

Semiarundinaria fastuosa is an evergreen Bamboo growing to 7.5 m (24ft) by 3 m (9ft) at a slow 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. The shoots are almost free of any acridity. Although small, they are of good quality when cooked. — Young shoots - cooked.; The shoots are almost free of any acridity.; Although small, they are of good quality when cooked.; A plant at Trebah gardens in Cornwall was producing a good amount of new shoots about 35mm in diameter in early April 1995.

Habitat & North American Range

Light woodlands and moist places. (Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)