Friendly name: Rubro

Phyllostachys rubromarginata

Maximum Height: 60'
Maximum Diameter: 3"
Minimum Temperature: -5° F
Does best in full sun.
Spreading: Aggressive

Phyllostachys rubromarginata


The internodes of this bamboo are long and slender. It tolerates cold, dry winds. Tests in Alabama showed it to be superior in culm production and cold tolerance. Noted for its edible shoots and good quality wood. Culms are tough but easy to split for use in weaving. Shoots later in the season than many other Phyllostachys bamboos.


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

Second year
Bamboo - Phyllostachys rubromarginata Second year growth photo

Third year
Bamboo - Phyllostachys rubromarginata Third year growth photo

Fourth year
Bamboo - Phyllostachys rubromarginata Fourth year growth photo

Fifth year
Bamboo - Phyllostachys rubromarginata Fifth year growth photo
Pronunciation
Phyllostachys rubromarginata

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 
rubromarginata rue-bro-mar-gi-NA-tuh   Red margins 

Uses
Phyllostachys rubromarginata
Edible shoots Good Hedge Too tall
House Too large Wood quality Good
Container Poor Crafts Good
Screen Too short Ornamental Excellent
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