Phyllostachys prominens

Botanical Description

Phyllostachys prominens is an evergreen bamboo that can grow around 10 metres tall; the erect, woody culms are around 70mm in diameter with thin-walled internodes up to 22cm 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 plant is cultivated for its edible young shoots and useful stems.