Punting Pole Bamboo

Non-invasive.

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Bamboo as Medicine

Also known as “Punting Pole Bamboo” from its Asian heritage of poling boats. Culms are thick walled and straight, making them useful for many purposes. Under ideal conditions it can grow to 55′ tall and 2 ¼” in diameter. Olive green, shiny, upright and full foliage from bottom to top when mature. Hardy to 18 degrees.

Wind tolerant with verdant, prolific cane production for windbreak or privacy/sound screening. Retains leaves and density well.

Bambusa tuldoides can also be potted for indoor use.

Young shoots are edible. The young shoots have an average fresh weight of 938g before peeling, 137g after peeling; the edible portion is 15%. They have a bitter flavour, and are creamy and tender when cooked. The young shoots are harvested as they emerge from the soil.

Shavings of the culm cortex ('chuk yu') are used in Chinese medicine in the treatment of febrile diseases, haematuria, epistaxis and infantile epilepsy