Mary Ann and Bert Silverman
1458 Dusty Road
Crewe, Virginia 23930
(434) 645-7662
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Resembles Phyllostachys bambusoides except that the culms of this bamboo are thinner walled. It is grayish green when mature. There is a white powdery band beneath each node at sheath fall. It is the most cold hardy of the large timber bamboos and establishes quite quickly. Shoots are excellent for eating. A very attractive ornamental.
| Pronunciation Phyllostachys vivax |
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| Name | Botanical | Alternate | Meaning |
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| Phyllostachys | fil-lo-STAK-iss | fy-lo-STAK-iss | Greek for leaf spike |
| vivax | VIE-VAX | ||
| Performance data Phyllostachys vivax (Zone 7) |
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| Year | Height | Diam | Low Temp | Winter damage | First shoot |
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| 1 | 8' | 0 1/2" | 9° | None | May 28 |
| 2 | 10' | 1" | 9° | None | April 26 |
| 3 | 14' | 1" | 8° | None | April 22 |
| 4 | 22' | 1 1/2" | 10° | None | April 21 |
| 5 | 25' | 2" | 11° | None | April 19 |
| We start harvesting and grooming our groves after the 5th year, so any results after that would not reflect the true performance of the grove. | |||||
| Uses Phyllostachys vivax |
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| Edible shoots | Excellent | Hedge | Too tall |
| House | Too large | Wood quality | Thin wall |
| Container | Good | Crafts | Good |
| Screen | High branching | Ornamental | Excellent |
| Prices | |||
| Phyllostachys vivax | |||
| A | B | C | D |
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| $55 | $70 | $90 | $120 |
| Check on availability before ordering sizes with this color background | |||
©2008 MidAtlanticBamboo
Individuals can use any photos or information on our site for non commercial use.
We would appreciate a credit line.