Phyllostachys vivax
Phyllostachys vivax (Chinese Timber)
is a fully hardy perennial evergreen bamboo. It grows well in semi-shade and direct sun, and prefers medium levels of water. It has average drought tolerance.
Care and maintenance
[edit]Spreads via rhizomes and can be invasive so pruning will be necessary.
Soil
Phyllostachys vivax grows in soils ranging from a pH of 6 (acidic ranges from 5.6 to 6) to 8 (slightly alkaline ranges from 7.6 to 8). It is adapted to clay loam, loam, loamy sand, sandy clay loam and sandy loam soils, and prefers high fertility.
Growth
This is a erect plant and has a rhizomatous growth form, and has an ultimate height of 15m / 49.2ft and spread of 3m / 9.8ft. It can take 11-15 years to reach its ultimate height.. The vegetative spread rate is moderate.
Leaves
It has green leaves. They are subulate in shape.
Uses
Architectural, forestry/timber, low maintenance, screen and foodstuff.
Stem
The stem is green.
Progagation
Propagation techniques include division.
Origin
Vietnam. Taiwan. China.
-28°C / -18.4F 6 to 8 11-15 years 15m / 49.2ft 3m / 9.8ft
| Scientific classifications [Edit] | |
|---|---|
| Genus ? | Phyllostachys |
| Specific epithet ? | vivax |
| Common names |
|---|
| Chinese Timber (Ireland) |
References [edit] ?
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