A vigorous growing runner with straight, erect culms.
Performance Sinobambusa tootsik (Zone 7) |
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Pronunciation Sinobambusa tootsik |
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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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Sinobambusa | SY-no-bam-BOO-suh | In compound words, sino refers to China and bambusa is the result of an erroneous pronunciation of the Indian word Mambu | |
tootsik | TOOT-sick |
Uses Sinobambusa tootsik |
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Edible shoots | Good | Hedge | Good |
House | Too large | Wood quality | Good |
Container | Good | Crafts | Good |
Screen | Excellent | Ornamental | Excellent |