Photo
copyright: Noah Bell, 2006
P. nidularia has glossy leaves that seem to
glow in bright sun.
(Photo taken in August, 95°
F)
Photo copyright: Noah Bell, 2005
Ned and Foxie standing next to P. nidularia.
(Photo taken in December, 28°
F)
Phyllostachys nidularia culm sheath
Photo copyright: Ned Jaquith
Phyllostachys nidularia
Common name: Nidularia
Maximum height: 33 feet
Diameter: 1 3/4 inches
Hardiness: 0°
F
Recommended for USDA zone 7 through 10
This bamboo, like P. heteroclada and P. atrovaginata, has small air canals
inside the rhizome making it tolerant of wet soil (but not standing water
for long periods of time). It is a medium height, upright bamboo
with rather large leaves for a Phyllostachys. It is a good choice for
a tall screen. The culms nodes are distinct and prominent and new shoots are
known to be good eating. An unusual and underrated bamboo that should be
used more often.
The flowers in the picture below were taken in about 1994 and
the small plant died shortly there after. We have had no flowering on any
plants lately. The inflorescence is capitate, placing it in the Heteroclada
grouping of the Phyllostachys: those tolerant of wet soil. The lower left
picture shows the very unusual culm sheath with auricles wrapping around the
culm crossing on the back side.
Phyllostachys nidularia flowers
Photo copyright: Ned Jaquith
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