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Phyllostachys parvifolia, Giant Forest Bamboo, is a large timber bamboo that those in colder climates can enjoy, and those in hot climates as well. We know it's hardy here at our location in north-central Georgia, where winter low temperatures can go to 10F, but have heard it will handle -10 to -15F, which would be as far north as USDA Zone 6a. Its canes can reach up to 5 inches in diameter, towering 40 to 60 feet high in warmer climates and 30 to 40 feet in cooler Zones 6 and 7. The new canes are dark green with a bright white ring under the node. Large canes are lighter olive-green. Its foliage resembles Moso Bamboo's; small, light-green delicate leaves make it an especially attractive, highly collectible species. What's more, its edible shoots have excellent flavor. It loves the sun but will grow in part shade.

Giant Forest Bamboo is easy to grow in moist but well-drained soil. We hear it will also tolerate heavy, wet soil. Quite adaptable, it will grow in full sun to part shade. During the first growing season after planting, water as needed to keep the soil around the plants moist. When established, Giant Forest Bamboo is drought tolerant; however, it will appreciate an occasional deep soaking if the leaves begin to curl from drought stress.

Phyllostachys parvifolia is a running bamboo, which means it spreads. Bamboo can be controlled in a small area (a normal city yard) simply by mowing or stepping on the young shoots. New shoots of some bamboo can also be used for cooking and cooking, much like asparagus. Remember that running bamboo only puts up new shoots for a short time each year. When they are "shooting," the new plants are very fragile and easy to destroy. Root pruning or installing Bamboo Root Barrier are other methods to control spread.

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