Climbing Bamboo

Ampelocalamus scandens, Poaceae

Zones

7–10

Layer

Shrub

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Fast

Guild Roles

ProducerMulch MakerWindbreakBeneficial Insect Habitat

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Shade (preferred)Full Sun (tolerated)

Water

Moderate (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

5.5 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Curved Fountain BambooFargesia decurvata

Physical Support

Timor Black BambooBambusa lako

Physical SupportBeneficial Insect Habitat

Large Flowered BambooGigantochloa macrostachya

Physical SupportShade Provision

Berry BambooMelocanna baccifera

Physical SupportBeneficial Insect Habitat

Poverty Oat GrassDanthonia spicata

Physical SupportBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Tall Nut RushScleria triglomerata

Climbing bamboo can overgrow and smother tall nut rush, competing for light and potentially using rush as unwilling support structure

Uses

Functions

Biomass ProductionErosion ControlScreeningCraft Materials

Edible Parts

Young Shoots

Common Questions

What zones does Climbing Bamboo grow in?

Climbing Bamboo grows in USDA hardiness zones 7 through 10.

What are good companion plants for Climbing Bamboo?

Good companions for Climbing Bamboo include Curved Fountain Bamboo, Timor Black Bamboo, Large Flowered Bamboo, Berry Bamboo, Poverty Oat Grass.

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