Friendly name: Zigzig

Phyllostachys flexuosa
"Zigzag Bamboo"

Maximum Height: 31'
Maximum Diameter: 2 1/4"
Minimum Temperature: -3° F
Does best in full sun.
Spreading: Aggressive
ID: PI 52686 01 PL

Phyllostachys flexuosa Zigzag Bamboo


Some of the culms of Phyllostachys flexuosa show a distinct zigzag pattern and all are extremely flexible. The leaves and branches are somewhat more open that other varieties giving this bamboo a more airy appearance. Shoots are delicious. Culms are used for woven bamboo articles, fishing rods and pipes. We have formed circles as small as 6" in diameter with green culms.


Performance
Phyllostachys flexuosa Zigzag Bamboo (Zone 7)
Phyllostachys flexuosa Zigzag Bamboo
Phyllostachys flexuosa Zigzag Bamboo...
First year
Bamboo - Phyllostachys flexuosa  Zigzag Bamboo First year growth photo

Second year
Bamboo - Phyllostachys flexuosa  Zigzag Bamboo Second year growth photo

Third year
Bamboo - Phyllostachys flexuosa  Zigzag Bamboo Third year growth photo

Fourth year
Bamboo - Phyllostachys flexuosa  Zigzag Bamboo Fourth year growth photo

Fifth year
Bamboo - Phyllostachys flexuosa  Zigzag Bamboo Fifth year growth photo
Pronunciation
Phyllostachys flexuosa Zigzag Bamboo

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 
flexuosa    

Uses
Phyllostachys flexuosa Zigzag Bamboo
Edible shoots Excellent Hedge Excellent
House Too large Wood quality Excellent
Container Good Crafts Good
Screen Excellent Ornamental Excellent
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