Friendly name: Sweetshoot

Phyllostachys dulcis
"Sweetshoot Bamboo"

Maximum Height: 40'
Maximum Diameter: 2 3/4"
Minimum Temperature: -3° F
Does best in full sun.
Spreading: Moderate

Phyllostachys dulcis Sweetshoot Bamboo


Phyllostachys dulcis is called "Sweetshoot Bamboo" because its shoots have a particularly good taste. It is one of the most important species for shoot production. Introduced from Zhejiang into the U.S. in 1908 when it was called Phyllostachys henryi but in 1945 Floyd McClure described it as dulcis.


Performance
Phyllostachys dulcis Sweetshoot Bamboo (Zone 7)
Phyllostachys dulcis Sweetshoot Bamboo
Phyllostachys dulcis Sweetshoot Bamboo...
First year
Bamboo - Phyllostachys dulcis  Sweetshoot Bamboo First year growth photo

Second year
Bamboo - Phyllostachys dulcis  Sweetshoot Bamboo Second year growth photo

Third year
Bamboo - Phyllostachys dulcis  Sweetshoot Bamboo Third year growth photo

Fourth year
Bamboo - Phyllostachys dulcis  Sweetshoot Bamboo Fourth year growth photo

Fifth year
Bamboo - Phyllostachys dulcis  Sweetshoot Bamboo Fifth year growth photo
Pronunciation
Phyllostachys dulcis Sweetshoot Bamboo

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 
dulcis DUL-sis   Sweet 

Uses
Phyllostachys dulcis Sweetshoot Bamboo
Edible shoots Excellent Hedge Too tall
House Too large Wood quality Excellent
Container Good Crafts Good
Screen High branching Ornamental Good
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