Friendly name: Thunder Bamboo

Phyllostachys praecox
'Prevernalis'

Maximum Height: 33'
Maximum Diameter: 2"
Minimum Temperature: 5° F
Does best in full sun.
Spreading: Aggressive

Phyllostachys praecox Prevernalis

The middle of its internodes are smaller in diameter than the ends. Very rare.

Name	Botanical	Alternate	Meaning
Pronunciation Phyllostachys praecox Prevernalis
Botanical Latin is essentially a written language .... How they are pronounced really matters little provided they sound pleasant and are understood by all concerned... W.T. Stearn an authority on Botanical Latin
Phyllostachys	fil-lo-STAK-iss	fy-lo-STAK-iss	Greek for leaf spike
praecox	pray-koks		Premature (early) flowering
prevernalis	PRE-ver-NAL-iss

Year	Height	Diam	Low Temp	Winter damage	First shoot
Performance data Phyllostachys praecox Prevernalis (Zone 7)
1	7'	0 1/4"	8°	High leaf burn	April 1
2	8.5'	0 1/2"	6°	Low leaf burn	April 1
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Uses Phyllostachys praecox Prevernalis
Edible shoots	Good	Hedge	Too tall
House	Too large	Wood quality	Good
Container	Good	Crafts	Good
Screen	High branching	Ornamental	Excellent
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Prices
Phyllostachys praecox Prevernalis
$65	$80	$100	$130
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