Phyllostachys dulcis (Sweetshoot Bamboo)

Phyllostachys dulcis, commonly known as Sweetshoot Bamboo, is a clumping bamboo species native to China. It features tall, straight canes that can grow up to 30 feet in height and have a diameter of 2.75 inches. The plant is well-known for its delicious edible shoots, hence the common name 'Sweetshoot Bamboo'. It is a hardy plant that can thrive in USDA hardiness zones 6 to 9.