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Beechey Bamboo (Bambusa beecheyana): Large Tropical Clumper with Edible Shoots

Overview

Beechey Bamboo is a large, tropical clumping bamboo native to southern China and Vietnam. It forms open clumps with straight, thick-walled culms 30-50 feet tall and 3-4 inches diameter. It is highly valued for its large, high-quality edible shoots, a major commercial crop in Asia.

Taxonomy & Nomenclature

Family:	Poaceae (poh-AY-see-ee)
Genus:	Bambusa (bam-BOO-suh)
Species:	beecheyana

Cultivation & Uses

USDA zones 9-11; full sun; rich, moist, well-drained soil. **Clumping bamboo** – non-invasive. Primary use: edible shoot production. Also used for timber, pulp, and crafts. Fast-growing. Requires ample space and warm, humid conditions. Not ornamental in the typical sense; a crop plant.

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