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) |
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Pronunciation Phyllostachys rubromarginata |
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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 |
rubromarginata | rue-bro-mar-gi-NA-tuh | Red margins |
Uses Phyllostachys rubromarginata |
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Edible shoots | Good | Hedge | Too tall |
House | Too large | Wood quality | Good |
Container | Poor | Crafts | Good |
Screen | Too short | Ornamental | Excellent |