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Stone Bamboo

Bambusa pervariabilis, Poaceae

Zones
8–12
Layer
Understory
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

WindbreakShade ProviderMulch MakerTrellis

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Moderate (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Greater Pond SedgeCarex riparia
Wind ProtectionNutrient Accumulation
Tapertip RushJuncus acuminatus
Wind ProtectionPhysical SupportShade Provision

Antagonistic Plants

Bladder SedgeCarex intumescens

Stone bamboo's root competition and potential chemical inhibition suppress bladder sedge growth

Drummond's RushJuncus drummondii

Stone bamboo's dense clumping growth blocks light and competes for water with Drummond's rush

Uses

Functions

Construction MaterialWindbreakErosion ControlBiomass Production

Edible Parts

Young Shoots

Common Questions

What zones does Stone Bamboo grow in?

Stone Bamboo grows in USDA hardiness zones 8 through 12.

What are good companion plants for Stone Bamboo?

Good companions for Stone Bamboo include Greater Pond Sedge, Tapertip Rush.

Design guilds with Stone Bamboo and see companion relationships visually.

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