Schizostachyum spp

Various

Clumping Bamboo

Amaranthaceae Edible: Shoots Potential hazards — see below

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Description

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.

Edible Uses

Young shoots on some species.

Medicinal Uses

Some. See individual species.

Known Hazards

See individual species.

Distribution

Origin: Asia.

Where It Grows

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Cultivation

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.

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).