Big Node Bamboo

Phyllostachys nidularia
Maximum heigth 33′
Maximum diameter 1.5 inches
Cold hardy to 5 F.

A good screening bamboo with a somewhat unusual look.  It is probably more cold hardy than listed.  The shoots are very pretty and good to eat.

Large node of Phyllostachys nidularia

The nodes are quite prominent on this bamboo making it fairly easy to identify.

Phyllostachys nidularia

New shoots of Big Node bamboo