Friendly name: Viiridus Robert Young

Phyllostachys viridis
'Robert Young'

Maximum Height: 40'
Maximum Diameter: 3"
Minimum Temperature: -3° F
Does best in full sun.
Spreading: Aggressive
ID: PI 77257

Phyllostachys viridis Robert Young


'Robert Young' is a very popular bamboo with quite a striking appearance. Culms and branches soon turn from sulfur green to old gold. Longitudinal green stripes of variable width mark many internodes. Uses include shoots for eating, ornamental plantings, screening and crafts. PI 77257 was introduced by way of Gaston Negre of Generarques, France. This bamboo was named for Robert A. Young who was a horticulturist with the USDA plant introduction station and published many articles about bamboo.


Performance
Phyllostachys viridis Robert Young (Zone 7)
Phyllostachys viridis Robert Young
Phyllostachys viridis Robert Young ...
First year
Bamboo - Phyllostachys viridis Robert Young  First year growth photo

Second year
Bamboo - Phyllostachys viridis Robert Young  Second year growth photo

Third year
Bamboo - Phyllostachys viridis Robert Young  Third year growth photo

Fourth year
Bamboo - Phyllostachys viridis Robert Young  Fourth year growth photo

Fifth year
Bamboo - Phyllostachys viridis Robert Young  Fifth year growth photo
Pronunciation
Phyllostachys viridis Robert Young

Botanical Latin is essentially a written language .... How they are pronounced really matters little provided they sound pleasant and are understood by all concerned...
W.T. Stearn an authority on Botanical Latin

Name Botanical Alternate Meaning
Phyllostachys fil-lo-STAK-iss fy-lo-STAK-iss   Greek for leaf spike 
viridis VEER-ih-diss   Green 

Uses
Phyllostachys viridis Robert Young
Edible shoots Excellent Hedge Too tall
House Too large Wood quality Excellent
Container Good Crafts Good
Screen High branching Ornamental Excellent
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