Phyllostachys — 42 species
Botanical species in the genus Phyllostachys recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Phyllostachys acuta
Phyllostachys acuta
Family: Poaceae
Cultivation
Phyllostachys acuta is widely cultivated in the warm temperate to subtropical zone of southeast China. Succeeds in full sun and in partial shade. Species in this genus generally tolerate a wide range of soils and sites, though they prefer a damp humus-rich soil in sun or semi-shade.
Full cultivation guide →Phyllostachys angusta
Phyllostachys angusta
Family: Poaceae
Cultivation
Phyllostachys angusta is not hardy outside the milder regions of the temperate zone, it tolerates temperatures down to between -5 and -10°c. Succeeds in full sun and in dappled shade. Prefers a rich damp soil in a sheltered position and some shade.
Full cultivation guide →Phyllostachys arcana
Phyllostachys arcana
Family: Poaceae
Cultivation
Phyllostachys arcanas is not hardy outside the milder regions of the temperate zone, it can tolerate temperatures down to between -5 and -10°c. Grows well in light woodland and also in full sun. Prefers a rich damp soil with shelter from cold harsh winds and prolonged frosts.
Full cultivation guide →Phyllostachys atrovaginata
Phyllostachys atrovaginata
Family: Poaceae
Cultivation
Phyllostachys atrovaginata is cultivated in the temperate to subtropical zones of eastern China. It is tolerant of short-lived frosts with temperatures falling to around -5 to -10°c, though it dislikes prolonged exposure to hard frosts. Succeeds in full sun and in partial shade.
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Phyllostachys aurea
Phyllostachys aurea
Family: Poaceae
Cultivation
Phyllostachys aurea is found wild in the warm temperate zone of southeast China, but is also widely cultivated in many areas of the world from cool temperate zones to the tropics, where it succeeds at lower elevations but grows best at moderate elevations. It is quite cold hardy, though it suffers leaf and culm damage at temperatures below about -15°c. Grows well in dappled shade, succeeding in full sun once established.
Full cultivation guide →Phyllostachys aureosulcata
Phyllostachys aureosulcata
Family: Poaceae
Cultivation
Phyllostachys aureosulcata is cultivated in the temperate and warm temperate regions of eastern China. It can tolertate occasional temperatures down to about -20°c, though it dislikes prolonged exposure to hard frosts. Succeeds in full sun and in dappled shade.
Full cultivation guide →Phyllostachys bissetii
Phyllostachys bissetii
Family: Poaceae
Cultivation
Phyllostachys bissetii is grown in the warm temperate and subtropical regions of southern China. It is considered to be a very hardy bamboo, able to tolerate short-lived temperatures down to at least -20°c, though it dislikes prolonged exposure to hard frosts. Succeeds in full sun and in partial shade.
Full cultivation guide →Phyllostachys circumpilis
Phyllostachys circumpilis
Family: Poaceae
Cultivation
Phyllostachys circumpilis is grown in the warm temperate to subtropical zone of southeast China. Succeeds in full sun and in partial shade. Species in this genus generally tolerate a wide range of soils and sites, though they prefer a damp humus-rich soil in sun or semi-shade.
Full cultivation guide →Phyllostachys dulcis
Phyllostachys dulcis
Family: Poaceae
Cultivation
Phyllostachys dulcis is cultivated in the temperate to subtropical zones of eastern China. It is a fairly hardy species, one report says that it tolerates temperatures down to about -10°c, whist another says it can tolerate occasional temperatures as low as -20°c. However it dislikes prolonged exposure to hard frosts.
Full cultivation guide →Phyllostachys edulis
Phyllostachys edulis
Family: Poaceae
Cultivation
Phyllostachys edulis is a fairly cold-hardy plant, able to tolerate short-lived temperatures down to about -15°c according to one report. It dislikes prolonged exposure to hard frosts, however, and plants are slow to recover from any damage caused by cold weather. Likes abundant sunshine.
Full cultivation guide →Phyllostachys elegans
Phyllostachys elegans
Family: Poaceae
Cultivation
Phyllostachys elegans is native to the subtropical and tropical regions of southern China, and is also cultivated in the warm temperate zone. Succeeds in full sun and in partial shade. Species in this genus generally tolerate a wide range of soils and sites, though they prefer a damp humus-rich soil in sun or semi-shade.
Full cultivation guide →Phyllostachys fimbriligula
Phyllostachys fimbriligula
Family: Poaceae
Cultivation
Phyllostachys fimbriligula is widely cultivated in the warm temperate to subtropical zone of southeast China. Succeeds in full sun and in partial shade. Species in this genus generally tolerate a wide range of soils and sites, though they prefer a damp humus-rich soil in sun or semi-shade.
Full cultivation guide →Phyllostachys flexuosa
Phyllostachys flexuosa
Family: Poaceae
Cultivation
Phyllostachys flexuosa is a very hardy plant, tolerating temperatures down to about -17°c. According to another report the plant only suffers minor leaf damage at -22°c. It dislikes prolonged exposure to hard frosts.
Full cultivation guide →Phyllostachys glabrata
Phyllostachys glabrata
Family: Poaceae
Cultivation
Phyllostachys glabrata is native to the warm temperate and subtropical regions of southeast China, growing mainly in zone 9. Succeeds in full sun and in partial shade. Species in this genus generally tolerate a wide range of soils and sites, though they prefer a damp humus-rich soil in sun or semi-shade.
Full cultivation guide →Phyllostachys glauca
Phyllostachys glauca
Family: Poaceae
Cultivation
Phyllostachys glauca is fairly cold tolerant, but it dislikes prolonged exposure to hard frosts. Succeeds in full sun and partial shade. Requires a rich damp soil in a sheltered position.
Full cultivation guide →Phyllostachys heteroclada
Phyllostachys heteroclada
Family: Poaceae
Cultivation
Phyllostachys heteroclada is found in a large part of central and southern China, where it experiences climates ranging from temperate to subtropical. It can tolerate occasional temperatures falling to -10°c, perhaps lower, but dislikes prolonged exposure to hard frosts. Succeeds in full sun and in partial shade.
Full cultivation guide →Phyllostachys incarnata
Phyllostachys incarnata
Family: Poaceae
Cultivation
Phyllostachys incarnata is cultivated in the warm temperate to subtropical zones of southeast Asia. Succeeds in full sun and in partial shade. Species in this genus generally tolerate a wide range of soils and sites, though they prefer a damp humus-rich soil in sun or semi-shade.
Full cultivation guide →Phyllostachys iridescens
Phyllostachys iridescens
Family: Poaceae
Cultivation
Phyllostachys iridescens grows in the temperate to arm temperate zones of eastern China and can tolerate moderate frosts, though it dislikes prolonged exposure to hard frosts. Succeeds in full sun and in partial shade. Requires a rich damp soil in a sheltered position.
Full cultivation guide →Phyllostachys kwangsiensis
Phyllostachys kwangsiensis
Family: Poaceae
Cultivation
Phyllostachys kwangsiensis is native to the subtropical regions of southern China, though it is also cultivated further north in the warm temperate zone. Succeeds in full sun and in partial shade. Species in this genus generally tolerate a wide range of soils and sites, though they prefer a damp humus-rich soil in sun or semi-shade.
Full cultivation guide →Phyllostachys makinoi
Phyllostachys makinoi
Family: Poaceae
Cultivation
Phyllostachys makinoi is found at low to moderate elevations in the subtropical climate of southeast China. It is only hardy in the milder regions of the temperate zone where it tolerates short-lived temperatures down to between -5 and -10°c. It dislikes prolonged exposure to hard frosts.
Full cultivation guide →Phyllostachys mannii
Phyllostachys mannii
Family: Poaceae
Cultivation
Phyllostachys mannii is native to the subtropical regions of the Indian and Myanmar Himalayas, but is also often cultivated in the temperate to warm temperate regions of southern China. Succeeds in full sun and in partial shade. Species in this genus generally tolerate a wide range of soils and sites, though they prefer a damp humus-rich soil in sun or semi-shade.
Full cultivation guide →Phyllostachys meyeri
Phyllostachys meyeri
Family: Poaceae
Cultivation
Phyllostachys meyeri is native to subtropical forests in the lowland of southern China. It is known to be able to tolerate short-lived temperatures down to between -5 and -10°c, whilst it is estimated that plants will be hardy to about -20°c. Prefers a rich damp soil in a sheltered position and some shade.
Full cultivation guide →Phyllostachys nidularia
Phyllostachys nidularia
Family: Poaceae
Cultivation
Phyllostachys nidularia grows from the temperate zone almost to the tropics in China. It can tolerate moderate frosts with temperatures falling to around -10°c for short periods, though it dislikes prolonged exposure to hard frosts. Succeeds in full sun and in partial shade.
Full cultivation guide →Phyllostachys nigella
Phyllostachys nigella
Family: Poaceae
Cultivation
Phyllostachys nigella is cultivated in the warm temperate to subtropical zone of southeast China. Succeeds in full sun and in partial shade. Species in this genus generally tolerate a wide range of soils and sites, though they prefer a damp humus-rich soil in sun or semi-shade.
Full cultivation guide →Phyllostachys nigra
Phyllostachys nigra
Family: Poaceae
Cultivation
Phyllostachys nigra grows wild in the warm temperate and subtropical forests of southern China, though it is widely grown as an ornamental in much of central and southern China as well as in many other countries of the world. It is a very hardy plant, tolerating temperatures down to at least -7°c, with one report saying it can tolerate occasional temperatures as low as -18°c., though it dislikes prolonged exposure to hard frosts. Succeeds in full sun and in dappled shade.
Full cultivation guide →Phyllostachys nigra henonis
Phyllostachys nigra henonis
Family: Poaceae
Cultivation
Phyllostachys nigra henonis grows wild in the warm temperate and subtropical forests of southern China, though it is widely grown as an ornamental in much of central and southern China as well as in many other countries of the world. It is a very hardy plant, tolerating temperatures down to at least -7°c, with one report saying it can tolerate occasional temperatures as low as -20°c., though it dislikes prolonged exposure to hard frosts. Succeeds in full sun and in dappled shade.
Full cultivation guide →Phyllostachys nuda
Phyllostachys nuda
Family: Poaceae
Cultivation
Phyllostachys nuda dislikes prolonged exposure to hard frosts, but plants have tolerated temperatures down to -22°c and are among the hardiest members of this genus. They do not grow very well in subtropical climates. Requires a rich damp soil in a sheltered position and plenty of moisture in the growing season.
Full cultivation guide →Phyllostachys parvifolia
Phyllostachys parvifolia
Family: Poaceae
Cultivation
Phyllostachys parvifolia grows in the temperate to subtropical zone of eastern China. It is tolerant of short-lived frosts with temperatures falling to around -5 to -10°c, though it dislikes prolonged exposure to hard frosts. Succeeds in full sun and in partial shade.
Full cultivation guide →Phyllostachys platyglossa
Phyllostachys platyglossa
Family: Poaceae
Cultivation
Phyllostachys platyglossa is cultivated in the temperate to subtropical zones of eastern China. Succeeds in full sun and in partial shade. Species in this genus generally tolerate a wide range of soils and sites, though they prefer a damp humus-rich soil in sun or semi-shade.
Full cultivation guide →Phyllostachys prominens
Phyllostachys prominens
Family: Poaceae
Cultivation
Phyllostachys prominens is cultivated in the warm temperate zone of eastern China. Succeeds in full sun and in partial shade. Species in this genus generally tolerate a wide range of soils and sites, though they prefer a damp humus-rich soil in sun or semi-shade.
Full cultivation guide →Phyllostachys propinqua
Phyllostachys propinqua
Family: Poaceae
Cultivation
Phyllostachys propinqua is not hardy outside the milder regions of the temperate zone, it tolerates temperatures down to between -5 and -10°c. It dislikes prolonged exposure to hard frosts. Succeeds in full sun and in dappled shade.
Full cultivation guide →Phyllostachys reticulata
Phyllostachys reticulata
Family: Poaceae
Cultivation
Phyllostachys reticulata grows from the temperate to the subtropical zones of China. Considered to be a very hardy plant, it can tolerate occasional temperatures falling as low as about -18°c, but it dislikes prolonged exposure to hard frosts. Succeeds in ful sun and in partial shade.
Full cultivation guide →Phyllostachys rivalis
Phyllostachys rivalis
Family: Poaceae
Cultivation
Phyllostachys rivalis is found in the warm temperate to subtropical climate of southeast China. Succeeds in full sun and in partial shade. Species in this genus generally tolerate a wide range of soils and sites, though they prefer a damp humus-rich soil in sun or semi-shade.
Full cultivation guide →Phyllostachys robustiramea
Phyllostachys robustiramea
Family: Poaceae
Cultivation
Phyllostachys robustiramea is cultivated in the subtropical and warm temperate climates of southeast Asia. Succeeds in full sun and in partial shade. Species in this genus generally tolerate a wide range of soils and sites, though they prefer a damp humus-rich soil in sun or semi-shade.
Full cultivation guide →Phyllostachys rubromarginata
Phyllostachys rubromarginata
Family: Poaceae
Cultivation
Phyllostachys rubromarginata grows in the subtropical climate of southern China, though it is also cultivated in the temperate zone in central China. Requires a rich damp soil in a sheltered position and plenty of moisture in the growing season. This species is not hardy in the colder areas of the country, it tolerates temperatures down to between -5 and -10°c.
Full cultivation guide →Phyllostachys shuchengensis
Phyllostachys shuchengensis
Family: Poaceae
Cultivation
Phyllostachys shuchengensis is found in the warm temperate to subtropical zone of southern China, where it grows in hardiness zones from 8 - 10. Succeeds in full sun and in partial shade. Species in this genus generally tolerate a wide range of soils and sites, though they prefer a damp humus-rich soil.
Full cultivation guide →Phyllostachys sulphurea
Phyllostachys sulphurea
Family: Poaceae
Cultivation
Phyllostachys sulphurea is generally a very hardy species, tolerating temperatures down to about -20°c, but persistent cold springs make the plant lazy in sending up new canes. It dislikes prolonged exposure to hard frosts. Grows best in a sunny position, tolerating light shade.
Full cultivation guide →Phyllostachys veitchiana
Phyllostachys veitchiana
Family: Poaceae
Cultivation
Phyllostachys veitchiana grows in the temperate to subtropical zone of central China. Succeeds in full sun and in partial shade. Species in this genus generally tolerate a wide range of soils and sites, though they prefer a damp humus-rich soil in sun or semi-shade.
Full cultivation guide →Phyllostachys violascens
Phyllostachys violascens
Family: Poaceae
Cultivation
Phyllostachys violascens is cultivated in the warm temperate and subtropical regions of southern China. In cultivation outside of China it has withstood temperatures down as low as -15°c for short periods. Succeeds in full sun and in partial shade.
Full cultivation guide →Phyllostachys viridiglaucescens
Phyllostachys viridiglaucescens
Family: Poaceae
Cultivation
Phyllostachys viridiglaucescens is cultivated in the temperate to subtropical zones of southeast China. It is said to be a very hardy plant, tolerating short-lived temperatures down to about -20°c, but it dislikes prolonged exposure to hard frosts. Succeeds in full sun and in semi-shade.
Full cultivation guide →Phyllostachys vivax
Phyllostachys vivax
Family: Poaceae
Cultivation
Phyllostachys vivax is cultivated in the temperate to subtropical regions of eastern and southeastern China. It can tolerate occasional temperatures as low as -20°c, but it dislikes prolonged exposure to hard frosts. Succeeds in full sun and in partial shade.
Full cultivation guide →Phyllostachys yunhoensis
Phyllostachys yunhoensis
Family: Poaceae
Cultivation
Phyllostachys yunhoensis is grown in the warm temperate to subtropical climate of southeast China. Succeeds in full sun and in partial shade. Species in this genus generally tolerate a wide range of soils and sites, though they prefer a damp humus-rich soil in sun or semi-shade.
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