PatternBaseEmei Mountain Bamboo
Bambusa emeiensis, Poaceae
Zones
8–11
Layer
Understory
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
6 – 7.5
Tolerances
Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.
Companion Plants
Antagonistic Plants
Purple MuhlyMuhlenbergia rigida
Bamboo dense foliage blocks light needed by ornamental grass, bamboo chemical inhibition prevents grass establishment underneath
Sand DropseedSporobolus cryptandrusEmei mountain bamboo creates heavy shade that suppresses sand dropseed, bamboo allelopathic effects inhibit grass growth
Uses
Functions
Biomass ProductionErosion ControlWindbreakConstruction MaterialPrivacy Screen
Edible Parts
Shoots
Common Questions
What zones does Emei Mountain Bamboo grow in?
Emei Mountain Bamboo grows in USDA hardiness zones 8 through 11.
What are good companion plants for Emei Mountain Bamboo?
Good companions for Emei Mountain Bamboo include Short-stem Sedge, Rough-leaved Rice Grass, Water Sedge.
Design guilds with Emei Mountain Bamboo and see companion relationships visually.
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