Photo copyright: Dain Sansome, 2003
Phyllostachys atrovaginata at Dr. Don
Emenheiser's, Corvallis, OR. 2 inches cane diameter and 25 feet
tall.
Phyllostachys atrovaginata (15 feet tall) at Bamboo Garden in
2003...
photo copyright: Noah
Bell, 2005
New shoots of P. atrovaginata
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Phyllostachys atrovaginata
Common name: Incense Bamboo
Maximum Height: 35 feet
Diameter: 2.75 inches
Hardiness: -10°F
( listed by the American Bamboo Society at -15°F)
USDA Zone recommended 5b through 10.
(may do fine in 5a)
Formerly called
Phyllostachys congesta, this bamboo is very quick growing. This is an excellent bamboo for landscaping
use due to its rapid growth, relatively large diameter canes in relation to height, and
straight upright culms. Phyllostachys atrovaginata has an unusual
characteristic in that the culms have a wax on the surface with a
fragrance
somewhat like sandalwood. Like water bamboo, Phyllostachys heteroclada, this species has air canals in the rhizomes and roots
which are an adaptation for growing in wet soils. It begins shooting for
us here in Portland during the last week of April. The new shoots are among
the best tasting and have an interesting culm sheath pattern (see picture
bottom left).
photo copyright: Noah Bell, 2005
... and the same grove in Feb.
2005, approaching 30 feet...
... with large diameter canes.
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