Phyllostachys bissetti

Description

Species: Pseudosasa amabilis / Tonkin Cane / Tea Stick

Clumper or Runner: Phyllostachys bissetti / Bisset’s bamboo

Height / diameter / Internode: 9 – 12 m / 2.5 – 5 cm / 20 -30 cm

Color culm/ Leaf length / Branch:  Green with a bluish or grayish cast / 10 – 15 cm / 1 – 3 branches per node

Potted/Garden/Commercial:   Garden / Commercial

Minimum Temperatures / Climate:  -20°C / Subtropical regions with moderate rainfall

Water needed yearly / Altitude / soil:  1 000- 1 500 mm / 0 – 2 000 m / Well-drained, fertile soil Clay, Loam, Sand / pH 6.0 – 7.0

The life expectancy of this bamboo is roughly 20 years.

The bamboo shoots can protect yourself from the contagious flu. It has anti-inflammatory benefits. The potassium level of shoots is great for stroke prevention and kidney care. It also offers natural sterols that help maintain a healthy heart. It also helps you deal with constipation. Its shoots taste like sweet peas.

Uses: Scaffolding, flooring, structural components, furniture, paper and pulp production, erosion control.