Friendly name: Solidstem

Phyllostachys heteroclada 'Solidstem'

Maximum Height: 24'
Maximum Diameter: 3/4"
Minimum Temperature: -10° F
Does best in full sun.
Spreading: Aggressive

Phyllostachys heteroclada Solidstem


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)
Phyllostachys heteroclada Solidstem
Phyllostachys heteroclada Solidstem...
First year
Bamboo - Phyllostachys heteroclada Solidstem First year growth photo

Second year
Bamboo - Phyllostachys heteroclada Solidstem Second year growth photo

Third year
Bamboo - Phyllostachys heteroclada Solidstem Third year growth photo

Fourth year
Bamboo - Phyllostachys heteroclada Solidstem Fourth year growth photo

Fifth year
Bamboo - Phyllostachys heteroclada Solidstem Fifth year growth photo
Pronunciation
Phyllostachys heteroclada Solidstem

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 
heteroclada HET-er-o-KLAD-uh   From the Greek heteros meaning different and and clados meaning branch 

Uses
Phyllostachys heteroclada Solidstem
Edible shoots Too small Hedge Good
House Too large Wood quality Excellent
Container Poor Crafts Poor
Screen Excellent Ornamental Good
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