Phyllostachys atrovaginata Green Perfume - Medium Bamboo

Phyllostachys atrovaginata Green Perfume is a beautiful bamboo, of medium size, whose culms change from tender green to grey over time. Ideal in moist or even waterlogged soils.

Originally from Eastern China, it is sometimes called Phyllostachys congesta or Incense Bamboo because its young shoots emit a characteristic incense smell when rubbed. It belongs to the large family of Poaceae.

The habit of the Incense Bamboo is erect, it bears strong canes of 2.5 cm to 5 cm (1 in to 2 in) in diameter, adorned with medium-sized green leaves. Its growth is relatively fast; it can reach a height of 5 m to 8 m (16.4 ft to 26.2 ft) in a few years. Perfectly hardy, it can withstand temperatures down to at least -20° C (-4° F). However, in case of snowfall, remember to clear its culms by shaking them.

Not demanding regarding exposure, it is a bamboo that thrives in any soil that remains moist, but it is particularly suited to wet or even waterlogged areas such as marshy areas or the vicinity of water bodies. Its ability to live with its feet in the water, thanks to its air-filled canals that prevent it from suffocating, is also used in phytoremediation installations.

Phyllostachys atrovaginata Green Perfume is a running bamboo. Therefore, the installation of a rhizome barrier is essential to prevent it from spreading beyond the space you have reserved for it.

A star of Asian-inspired gardens, bamboo suits many styles, from the most modern to the most traditional. Planted en masse, it quickly creates very small, exotic forests, and its striking appearance brings beautiful vertical elements to contemporary gardens and terraces. Its rapid growth also makes it an excellent plant for managing privacy in crowded spaces. Bamboo is so versatile that you can plant it as a standalone specimen. In flower beds, it pairs well with many plants; we recommend planting it with Hakonechloa, Equisetum hyemale, Gunnera manicata.