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Phyllostachys bambusoides

Giant Timber Bamboo

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Information by:         Photographer: Steve George

 

Description

Phyllostachys bamusoides is a giant grass. In a controlled enviroment it grows 6-10 ft. high. In an uncontrolled enviroment it grows 10-20 ft. high. Dense foliage makes it a good screen or hedge. Can take much drought but looks better with regular water.

 

Plant Type

Shrub, Bamboo

Height Range

12-25', 25-40'

Flower Color

n/a

Flower Season

n/a

Leaf Color

Dark Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half, Shade

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

Invasive

Design Styles

Japanese, Tropical

Accenting Features

Specimen

Seasonal Interest

Winter

Location Uses

Background, Walls / Fences

Special Uses

Hedge, Screen, Mass Planting

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Different areas of your landscape have different water requirements.

Shrubs need much less water than lawns and drip systems should never be scheduled on the same program with lawns.

Establish separate watering schedules for those areas.