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Phyllostachys bambusoides

Also Known As

Phyllostachys bambusoides 'Madake'
Giant Timber Bamboo
Japanese Timber Bamboo
Madake Giant Timber Bamboo

Plant type

bamboo

size

H: 50'-75'
W: 20'-60'

planting zones

7a-10b

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Phyllostachys bambusoides plant details

Phyllostachys bambusoides is an evergreen bamboo with green foliage. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Phyllostachys bambusoides

Plant type: bamboo
Plant family: poaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 20 FT - 60 FT - wide, 50 FT - 75 FT - tall
Uses: hedge, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Phyllostachys bambusoides

USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Photos of Phyllostachys from Japan where the sky is green and the culms tell the long story of our relationship with bamboo. to 70’

By: Utility Research Garden

The most versatile and preferred for construction in Japan, this species is also useful for edible shoots, erosion control, fishing poles, AND plant stakes!; can get large (20-35') ; can spread: control. Sun-PSh/Med

By: Forestfarm

Upright grower with very large culms up to 4-6". Used for building in Asia, hardy to about 5 deg.

By: Lael's Moon Garden

This is by far the strongest of all the temperate timber bamboos, classified as a "true giant tree grass." Grows to over 70' tall with a 6" diameter in a favorable location. Makes an incredible container plant when one culm is pruned to sprout at the desired height and the whole plant is periodically root pruned as well. The new shoots emerge a beautiful smooth green and begin branching quite low.

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

A cold hardy bamboo good to 5 °F. Commonly referred to as Japanese Timber. Madake is the most utilized bamboo in Japan where it is known for its large, straight, thick walled culms. Grows faster than moso (edulis) but slower than vivax.