Phyllostachys dulcis
A strong growing hardy bamboo, capable of producing canes of substantial diameter even in cooler districts.
Well spaced green canes of between 5m/8m. with a spread of 1.5/4m in ten years. Ideal as a grove.
Maximum diameter 7cm. A 5yr.plant on the nursery has diameter up to 3cm without special treatment.
Has tolerated -18C.
The shoots are highly regarded for culinary purposes.
Recently introduced into the UK and still rather scarce.
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Whitelea Nursery, Tansley, Matlock, Derbyshire. Telephone: 01629 55010 revised 28/6/22