Friendly name: Corduroy Bamboo

Phyllostachys bambusoides
'Marliac'

Maximum Height: 25'
Maximum Diameter: 1 1/2"
Minimum Temperature: -3° F
Does best in full sun.
Spreading: Aggressive

Phyllostachys bambusoides Marliac


Phyllostachys bambusoides 'Marliac' bamboo is a form of bambusoides with numerous longitudinal grooves running the length of each internode on all sides of the culm. The culms are used for flower vases, plant pots, tea articles and numerous other craft projects. P. b. Marliac was first introduced into the U.S. in 1902 by David Fairchild.

A rare ornamental.


Performance
Phyllostachys bambusoides Marliac (Zone 7)
Phyllostachys bambusoides Marliac
Phyllostachys bambusoides Marliac...
First year
Bamboo - Phyllostachys bambusoides Marliac First year growth photo

Second year
Bamboo - Phyllostachys bambusoides Marliac Second year growth photo

Third year
Bamboo - Phyllostachys bambusoides Marliac Third year growth photo

Fourth year
Bamboo - Phyllostachys bambusoides Marliac Fourth year growth photo

Fifth year
Bamboo - Phyllostachys bambusoides Marliac Fifth year growth photo
Pronunciation
Phyllostachys bambusoides Marliac

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 
bambusoides bam-BOO-soy-deez   Compounded from Bambusa, a name for bamboo that was the result of an erroneous pronunciation of the Indian word Mambu and -odies, which indicates resemblance. 
Marliac mar-LI-ack   Marliac - For Joseph dit Bory Latour-Marliac (1830-1911) 

Uses
Phyllostachys bambusoides Marliac
Edible shoots Good Hedge Good
House Too large Wood quality Excellent
Container Good Crafts Good
Screen Excellent Ornamental Excellent
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