Friendly name: Elegant

Phyllostachys elegans
"Elegant Bamboo"

Maximum Height: 32'
Maximum Diameter: 2 1/4"
Minimum Temperature: -3° F
Does best in full sun.
Spreading: Moderate

Phyllostachys elegans Elegant Bamboo

Phyllostachys elegans is highly regarded for its shoots. In the spring it is one of the first bamboos of the genus to shoot. Culms are used for tools.

Performance
Phyllostachys elegans Elegant Bamboo (Zone 7)

Phyllostachys elegans Elegant Bamboo

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First year
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Second year
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Third year
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Fourth year
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Fifth year
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Name	Botanical	Alternate	Meaning
Pronunciation Phyllostachys elegans Elegant Bamboo
Botanical Latin is essentially a written language .... How they are pronounced really matters little provided they sound pleasant and are understood by all concerned... W.T. Stearn an authority on Botanical Latin
Phyllostachys	fil-lo-STAK-iss	fy-lo-STAK-iss	Greek for leaf spike
elegans	ELL-ee-gans		For the elegant growth habit

Uses Phyllostachys elegans Elegant Bamboo
Edible shoots	Excellent	Hedge	Too tall
House	Too large	Wood quality	Excellent
Container	Good	Crafts	Good
Screen	High branching	Ornamental	Excellent
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Friendly name: Elegant

Phyllostachys elegans"Elegant Bamboo"

Maximum Height: 32' Maximum Diameter: 2 1/4" Minimum Temperature: -3° F Does best in full sun. Spreading: Moderate