Phyllostachys meyeri

Botanical Description

Phyllostachys meyeri is an evergreen bamboo that can grow 5 - 10metres tall; the erect, woody culms are 30 - 70mm in diameter with thick-walled internodes up to 35cm 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. The stems are of excellent quality for construction, furniture etc. The plant is harvested from the wild and also often cultivated in southeast China as a source of materials.