Phyllostachys purpurata
Phyllostachys heteroclada
- Native to:
- China
,United States. Agricultural Research Service. Southern Region Adamson, W. C. (William Charles), 1938-,,Sargent, Charles Sprague, 1841-1927,,United States National Herbarium,Kneucker, A. (Andreas), 1862-1946,,
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Poaceae
- Genus:
- Phyllostachys
- Species:
- Phyllostachys heteroclada
- USDA Symbol:
- PHPU24
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Graminoid
- Height:
- 800 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, small mammals
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Fire Ecology:
- Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
- Fire Notes:
- Bamboo typically resprouts vigorously from rhizomes after above-ground culms are damaged by fire.