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) |
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Pronunciation Phyllostachys dulcis Sweetshoot Bamboo |
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Botanical Latin is essentially a written language ....
How they are pronounced really matters little provided they sound pleasant and are understood by all concerned... |
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Name | Botanical | Alternate | Meaning |
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Phyllostachys | fil-lo-STAK-iss | fy-lo-STAK-iss | Greek for leaf spike |
dulcis | DUL-sis | Sweet |
Uses Phyllostachys dulcis Sweetshoot Bamboo |
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Edible shoots | Excellent | Hedge | Too tall |
House | Too large | Wood quality | Excellent |
Container | Good | Crafts | Good |
Screen | High branching | Ornamental | Good |