Yushania maling

Yushania maling is an evergreen bamboo in the grass family, Poaceae. Its native range spans the central and eastern Himalaya to Assam. Records include Bhutan, Nepal, and several parts of northern India. It grows in forests and open land used for grazing. These habitats lie at elevations of 5,250–9,840 feet [1,600–3,000 metres]. Kew places the species within a subtropical climate range.

Plants For A Future gives a height of about 10 feet [3 metres]. It also records a taller plant at Trebah Gardens in Cornwall. That plant reached about 16 feet [5 metres]. Its new canes measured about 0.1 feet [0.03 metres] across. The bamboo keeps its leaves through the year. Its running rhizomes can spread beyond the space first planted. New shoots break off with ease, which helps gardeners limit its spread.

This bamboo needs moist soil with plenty of organic matter. It prefers loose loam but also grows in peat-rich ground. Sandy soil and clay can suit it if water drains well. It accepts mildly acid, neutral, and mildly alkaline soils. Light woodland offers a suitable setting, as do sheltered woodland edges. The source also lists sun and partial shade as suitable. Its notes differ on whether deep shade suits the plant. Give it shelter from cold winds that dry the leaves. Plants For A Future reports tolerance down to about 23°F [−5°C]. It warns that colder parts of Britain may require protected growing conditions.

Each flower has both male and female organs. Wind carries the pollen, but the evidence gives no flowering season. Seed is seldom available. Fresh seed can be sown on the surface under glass. Keep the compost moist at about 68°F [20°C]. Germination may be quick, though some seed takes three to six months. Division offers another means of propagation in late spring. The source recommends divisions with at least three canes and little root disturbance.

The canes supply material for mats and house building. Strong growth can yield canes for baskets and fences. Smaller growth supplies material for brushes and straws. Plants For A Future lists no known food or medicinal uses. It also reports no known hazards. This does not establish that every part is safe to eat. Its chief stated garden concern is spread through running rhizomes.