Phyllostachys arcana McClure
Synonyms: Phyllostachys sapida (T.P.Yi, 1991)
Shi lü zhu (Chinese: 石绿竹 – Malachite Green Bamboo)
Native to
Phyllostachys arcana is indigenous to Central and Southeast China.
Overview
| Rhizome type | Monopodial Leptomorph Running |
| Soil conditions | All |
| Hardiness | Very hardy, down to -20. |
| Habit | Upright. |
| Maximum Height | 8m |
| Maximum Culm Diameter | 4cm |
| Maximum Spread | Slow to spread in the U.K. |
| Suitable for | Primarily of interest to the collector. |
| Notes on Flowering | Limited information. Single plants flowered in the National Collection in Cornwall in 2014 (P. arcana) and 2015 (P. arcana ‘Luteosulcata’. ‘Luteosulcata’ has been known to flower sporadically and produce viable seed. |
Species Description / How to identify
Cultivation and Propagation
Other forms
Phyllostachys arcana ‘Luteosulcata’ has a yellow sulcus and a slightly smaller stature. Being more ornamental than the species, it is better known, but still rarely encountered.
Where to see
Where to acquire in the United Kingdom
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- Phyllostachys arcana ‘Luteosulcata’ is listed by Whitelea Nursery.