Friendly name: Stone

Phyllostachys angusta
"Stone Bamboo"

Maximum Height: 22'
Maximum Diameter: 1 1/4"
Minimum Temperature: -3° F
Does best in full sun.
Spreading: Aggressive

Phyllostachys angusta Stone Bamboo


P. angusta was introduced into the United States in 1907 by Frank N. Meyer from Tangsi, Chekiang Province, China. Because of the excellent quality of the culms it is used to make fine bamboo furniture. It also has good quality edible shoots. Rare.

This clone came from the back yard private collection of Floyd A. McClure.

Very Rare.


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

Second year
Bamboo - Phyllostachys angusta Stone Bamboo Second year growth photo

Third year
Bamboo - Phyllostachys angusta Stone Bamboo Third year growth photo

Fourth year
Bamboo - Phyllostachys angusta Stone Bamboo Fourth year growth photo

Fifth year
Bamboo - Phyllostachys angusta Stone Bamboo Fifth year growth photo
Pronunciation
Phyllostachys angusta Stone Bamboo

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 
angusta an-GUS-tuh   means narrow which describes the relatively narrow apex, ligule and blade of the culm sheath. 

Uses
Phyllostachys angusta Stone Bamboo
Edible shoots Small Hedge Good
House Too large Wood quality Excellent
Container Good Crafts Good
Screen Excellent Ornamental Good
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