Previously Phyllostachys purpurata 'solidstem.' Similar to the species except culms are solid, or nearly solid, below. Can grow in wetter areas than most bamboos. This bamboo makes an excellent screen. Shoots are edible.
Performance Phyllostachys heteroclada Solidstem (Zone 7) |
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Pronunciation Phyllostachys heteroclada Solidstem |
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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 |
heteroclada | HET-er-o-KLAD-uh | From the Greek heteros meaning different and and clados meaning branch |
Uses Phyllostachys heteroclada Solidstem |
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Edible shoots | Too small | Hedge | Good |
House | Too large | Wood quality | Excellent |
Container | Poor | Crafts | Poor |
Screen | Excellent | Ornamental | Good |