Schizostachyum spp
Various
Clumping Bamboo
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What to Eat
Edible parts: Shoots
Young shoots on some species.
Known Hazards
Where to Find It
Origin: Asia.
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How to Identify
Schizostachyum spp is an evergreen Bamboo growing to 10 m (32ft) by 4 m (13ft) at a fast rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 9. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.
How to Grow
Prefers tropical or subtropical climates. Carbon Farming Solutions - Cultivation: regional crop. Management: managed multistem (Describes the non-destructive management systems that are used in cultivation).
Propagation: See individual species.
Medicinal Uses
Some. See individual species.
Other Uses
Carbon Farming Solutions - Industrial Crop: biomass (Crops grown for non-food uses. Industrial crops provide resources in three main categories: materials, chemicals, and energy. Traditional materials include lumber and thatch, paper and cardboard, and textiles).
Names & Synonyms
Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo
