If you don’t want a bamboo this tall, bamboo can be cut off at preferred height and will not grow any taller once this is done, it will however continue to branch and become thicker. Moso culms grow to a massive 28 metres, It is not the largest Bamboo in the world though, there are some tropical species that grow larger. Phyllostachys edulis can spread quickly and become a nuisance, which is why it is not recommended for small suburban gardens unless it is grown in pots or containers. This species of Bamboo is running variety so is best grown in pots, containers or under controlled conditions to keep it in check. The shoots of the Moso Bamboo are edible and are commercially harvested for local food supply but also canned for export. Sheaths will peel and fall off as the bamboo grows, revealing the dark green culm that eventually turn a yellow colour as it ages. Other common names for the Phyllostachys edulis are Mao Zuo & Tortoise Shell Bamboo, the tortoise shell name comes from the sheaths that protect fresh bamboo growth as they are are brown marbled/spotted colour. It has also been naturalised in Japan where it is now a cultural symbol of prosperity! This species does not grow well in warmer, humid tropical climates. Moso Bamboo is native to China & Taiwan and is highly frost tolerant coping with temperatures down to -18 to -20☌. Moso Bamboo is fast growing and it has been rumoured to grow a metre a day in its natural climate! Phyllostachys edulis is cultivated in China for its timber, its edible shoots and for its use in the textile industry. Hopes this helps and don't be afraid of the bamboo.The Moso bamboo ( Phyllostachys edulis ) is a giant running variety of bamboo most famous for it’s ecomomic importance to the Chinese and the fact that it is the largest growing species of Bamboo in temperate regions.
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All our 150 plus species simply contained by mowing and weed eating the new Spring and Summer shoots. At first it may seem to be doing nothing, but after 3 to 5 years you will have a lot of beautiful culms (canes) and love the foliage. Bamboo is very beautiful and is great in a Japanese style garden, but it will need maintenance down the road. It goes over root pruning, mowing new shoots, and in ground barriers: Controlling BambooĪll this said and it may discourage you, but as with any plant there will be maintenance. We have constructed a page discussing multiple methods of controlling bamboo. The bamboo's underground root system (rhizome) will spread beyond the initial planting over the years, so in the next two or three years you will need to decide on some method of containment on the sides you do not want the rhizomes to run over into. We have been growing bamboo since 1985 and had experience with it long before that. In colder climates an aggressive runner here in the south will hardy spread at all in comparison. Over the years a lot of myths have been told about bamboo, while it can spread under good conditions, it is not as invasive as many people would have you believe. Moso is not limited by normal altitudes ranges within its climate tolerances.Southern border is a line extending along the southern portion of the Florida panhandle, 30 parallel north.North limit for mature sizes is basically on the southern Tennessee border, 35 parallel north.This species is slow to get established and is best suited for the southeastern U.S. New shoots emerge very early making this species difficult to grow in the north due to new shoots being very susceptible to frost damage. The large shoots make Moso the central species in the bamboo shoot business in both China and Japan. New plantings grow slowly, but the beauty of this species make it highly sought after. 'Moso' is distinguished by relatively short lower internodes in the strongly tapered, furry culms and has unusually small leaves. Extremely large culms and tiny delicate leaves make this one highly collectable.
The sheath ligules, oral setae and auricles are very large. The 'Moso' culm (cane) sheath is very dark, spotted and hairy and easy to recognize.
Phyllostachys Edulis 'Moso' is the largest temperate bamboo on earth.
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