Friendly name: Big Node - Farcta

Phyllostachys nidularia
'Farcta'

Maximum Height: 33'
Maximum Diameter: 1 1/2"
Minimum Temperature: -3° F
Does best in full sun.
Spreading: Aggressive

Phyllostachys nidularia Farcta


The nodes of Phyllostachys nidularia 'farcta' are more prominent than those of most other bamboos. The culms are solid or nearly so. Shoots are edible and culms are used for tools. Common name is Solid Broom Bamboo. In cultivation in the U.S. since the 1990's.

Rare.


Performance
Phyllostachys nidularia Farcta (Zone 7)
Phyllostachys nidularia Farcta
Phyllostachys nidularia Farcta...
First year
Bamboo - Phyllostachys nidularia Farcta First year growth photo

Second year
Bamboo - Phyllostachys nidularia Farcta Second year growth photo

Third year
Bamboo - Phyllostachys nidularia Farcta Third year growth photo

Fourth year
Bamboo - Phyllostachys nidularia Farcta Fourth year growth photo

Fifth year
Bamboo - Phyllostachys nidularia Farcta Fifth year growth photo
Pronunciation
Phyllostachys nidularia Farcta

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 
nidularia NID-you-la-ree-uh    
farcta FARC-tuh    

Uses
Phyllostachys nidularia Farcta
Edible shoots Too small Hedge Too short
House 2 hours min. sun Wood quality Too small
Container Good Crafts Good
Screen Too short Ornamental Good
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