Also called Phyllostachys mannii decora bamboo. From the Yangtze valley and adjacent areas of China. In China, it is called the Beautiful Bamboo. One of the best performers under stress of desert heat, cold and drought in Nevada. Now considered to be conspecific with P. mannii 'Mannii.'
Performance Phyllostachys decora Beautiful Bamboo (Zone 7) |
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Pronunciation Phyllostachys decora Beautiful 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 |
mannii | MAHN-ee-eye |
Uses Phyllostachys decora Beautiful Bamboo |
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Edible shoots | Good | Hedge | Too tall |
House | Too large | Wood quality | Excellent |
Container | Good | Crafts | Good |
Screen | High branching | Ornamental | Good |