Mary Ann and Bert Silverman
1458 Dusty Road
Crewe, Virginia 23930
(434) 645-7662
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Some of the culms of Phyllostachys flexuosa show a distinct zigzag pattern and all are extremely flexible. The leaves and branches are somewhat more open that other varieties giving this bamboo a more airy appearance. Shoots are delicious. Culms are used for woven bamboo articles, fishing rods and pipes. We have formed circles as small as 6" in diameter with green culms.
| Pronunciation Phyllostachys flexuosa Zigzag Bamboo |
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Botanical Latin is essentially a written language ....
How they are pronounced really matters little provided they sound pleasant and are understood by all concerned... |
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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 |
| flexuosa | |||
| Performance data Phyllostachys flexuosa Zigzag Bamboo (Zone 7) |
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| Year | Height | Diam | Low Temp | Winter damage | First shoot |
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| 1 | 7' | 0 3/8" | 10° | None | April 7 |
| 2 | 10' | 0 1/2" | 11° | None | April 11 |
| 3 | 12' | 0 5/8" | 8° | None | April 11 |
| 4 | 20' | 0 7/8" | 6° | None | April 9 |
| 5 | 18' | 0 3/4" | 5° | None | April 11 |
| 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 flexuosa Zigzag Bamboo |
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| Edible shoots | Excellent | Hedge | Excellent |
| House | Too large | Wood quality | Excellent |
| Container | Good | Crafts | Good |
| Screen | Excellent | Ornamental | Excellent |
| Prices | |||
| Phyllostachys flexuosa Zigzag Bamboo | |||
| A | B | C | D |
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| $35 | $50 | $70 | $100 |
| 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.