Phyllostachys makinoi was named for Tomitaro Makinoi, a Japanese botanist (1862-1957). A very erect bamboo, the new whitish green culms are covered with a bluish powder. The culms are hard and tough and used in furniture making and construction. It is also used in a variety of crafts including splits used in weaving.
Performance Phyllostachys makinoi (Zone 7) |
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Pronunciation Phyllostachys makinoi |
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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 |
makinoi | MACK-kin-oy | MAY-kin-oh-eye | Named for Tomitaro Makino, 20th century Japanese botanist |
Uses Phyllostachys makinoi |
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Edible shoots | Excellent | Hedge | Too tall |
House | Too large | Wood quality | Excellent |
Container | Poor | Crafts | Excellent |
Screen | Too short | Ornamental | Excellent |