Phyllostachys makinoi was named for Tomitaro Makinoi, a Japanese botanist (1862-1957). A very erect bamboo, the new whitish green culms are covered with a bluish powder. The culms are hard and tough and used in furniture making and construction. It is also used in a variety of crafts including splits used in weaving.
| Performance Phyllostachys makinoi (Zone 7) |
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| Pronunciation Phyllostachys makinoi |
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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 |
| makinoi | MACK-kin-oy | MAY-kin-oh-eye | Named for Tomitaro Makino, 20th century Japanese botanist |
| Uses Phyllostachys makinoi |
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| Edible shoots | Excellent | Hedge | Too tall |
| House | Too large | Wood quality | Excellent |
| Container | Poor | Crafts | Excellent |
| Screen | Too short | Ornamental | Excellent |
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