Bio Facts: Giant Japanese Timber Bamboo or Madake
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Common Name:
Giant Japanese Timber Bamboo or Madake
Scientific Name:
Phyllostachys bambusoides
Origin:
China
USDA Cold Hardiness Zones:
7-10
Light Requirements:
Full sun
Soil Requirements:
Regular to moist soil
Notes:
- Running variety that grows up to 70’ tall with a 5” culm diameter
- Good bamboo for places that get snow but not colder than 5F
- Very upright bamboo that doesn’t lean to the sun
- Thick walled culms makes it one of the most preferred bamboos for building
- Running bamboo has the potential to spread rapidly if not controlled
- In the right conditions can grow up to 40” a day
- Shoots are edible although bitter when eaten raw
