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) |
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Pronunciation Phyllostachys angusta Stone Bamboo |
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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 |
angusta | an-GUS-tuh | means narrow which describes the relatively narrow apex, ligule and blade of the culm sheath. |
Uses Phyllostachys angusta Stone Bamboo |
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Edible shoots | Small | Hedge | Good |
House | Too large | Wood quality | Excellent |
Container | Good | Crafts | Good |
Screen | Excellent | Ornamental | Good |