Friendly name: Viridis Yellow stripe - Houzeau

Phyllostachys viridis
'Houzeau'

Maximum Height: 45'
Maximum Diameter: 3"
Minimum Temperature: -5° F
Does best in full sun.
Spreading: Aggressive

Phyllostachys viridis Houzeau


This bamboo differs from viridis in that the culms are green with a yellowish green groove or sulcus. Named after Jean Houzeau, a Belgian, who worked extensively with bamboo in the early 1900's.


Performance
Phyllostachys viridis Houzeau (Zone 7)
Phyllostachys viridis Houzeau
Phyllostachys viridis Houzeau...
First year
Bamboo - Phyllostachys viridis Houzeau First year growth photo

Second year
Bamboo - Phyllostachys viridis Houzeau Second year growth photo

Third year
Bamboo - Phyllostachys viridis Houzeau Third year growth photo

Fourth year
Bamboo - Phyllostachys viridis Houzeau Fourth year growth photo

Fifth year
Bamboo - Phyllostachys viridis Houzeau Fifth year growth photo
Pronunciation
Phyllostachys viridis Houzeau

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 
viridis VEER-ih-diss   Green 
Houzeau HO-zoo    

Uses
Phyllostachys viridis Houzeau
Edible shoots Excellent Hedge Too tall
House Too large Wood quality Excellent
Container Good Crafts Good
Screen High branching Ornamental Excellent
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