Wood is of very high quality. New shoots have a bloom at sheath fall and a rough feel. Shoots are delicious. The beauty of this plant is the new shoots. When grown in full sun culms are deep purple almost black, slowly turning to bright pea green.
Shoots are delicious.
Used for weaving. Another tropical looking bamboo. This large leafed bamboo should be considered in water feature plantings. Good for container planting also. Can be invasive.