Friendly name: Incense

Phyllostachys atrovaginata
"Incense Bamboo"
"Congesta"

Maximum Height: 25'
Maximum Diameter: 2 1/4"
Minimum Temperature: -15° F
Does best in full sun.
Spreading: Aggressive

Phyllostachys atrovaginata (formerly congesta)


Phyllostachys atrovaginata bamboo was formerly called congesta, however, atrovaginata was published prior to congesta so atrovaginata is the correct name.

It is a good choice for shoots as the shoots are among those having the least bite when raw. Reportedly it will tolerate a wetter soil than many. The culms are used for timber and splitting. P. atrovaginata was first introduced to the U.S. as P. congesta from Zhejiang, China in 1908 and most plants in the U.S. are grown under the name P. congesta as described by Floyd McClure..


Performance
Phyllostachys atrovaginata (formerly congesta) (Zone 7)
Phyllostachys atrovaginata (formerly congesta)
Phyllostachys atrovaginata (formerly congesta)...
First year
Bamboo - Phyllostachys atrovaginata (formerly congesta) First year growth photo

Second year
Bamboo - Phyllostachys atrovaginata (formerly congesta) Second year growth photo

Third year
Bamboo - Phyllostachys atrovaginata (formerly congesta) Third year growth photo

Fourth year
Bamboo - Phyllostachys atrovaginata (formerly congesta) Fourth year growth photo

Fifth year
Bamboo - Phyllostachys atrovaginata (formerly congesta) Fifth year growth photo
Pronunciation
Phyllostachys atrovaginata (formerly congesta)

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 
atrovaginata at-ROW-vag-in-at-uh    

Uses
Phyllostachys atrovaginata (formerly congesta)
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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