Phyllostachys nuda

Botanical Description

Phyllostachys nuda is an evergreen bamboo that can grow from 5 - 9 metres tall; the erect, woody culms are around 20 - 40mm in diameter with thin-walled internodes up to 32cm long. The rhizomes are elongated, the plant having a running habit that can produce new canes some distance from the main clump, especially in warm climates. This tendency to run, however, is somewhat curtailed in cooler climates, where new shoot production can be rather reduced. Although generally evergreen, the plant can lose its leaves in cold winters. The plant is harvested from the wild and also cultivated for used as a food and a source of materials. It is grown as an ornamental in gardens.