PatternBaseWeaver's Bamboo
Bambusa textilis, Poaceae
Zones
9–11
Layer
Shrub
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Fast
Guild Roles
ProducerWindbreakMulch MakerBeneficial Insect Habitat
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
Antagonistic Plants
Buddha's Belly BambooBambusa ventricosa McClure
Different bamboo species compete for similar resources and growing space in mixed plantings
Pendulous SedgeCarex pendulaLarge bamboo species create dense shade and have aggressive root systems that outcompete understory plants like sedges
Dark Honey MushroomArmillaria ostoyaeDark honey mushroom is a pathogenic fungus that can cause root rot in woody plants including bamboo species
Uses
Functions
Biomass ProductionErosion ControlWindbreakCraft MaterialConstruction Material
Edible Parts
Young Shoots
Common Questions
What zones does Weaver's Bamboo grow in?
Weaver's Bamboo grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 11.
What are good companion plants for Weaver's Bamboo?
Good companions for Weaver's Bamboo include Almond Mushroom, Clear Vesicular Arbuscular Mycorrhiza, Palmarosa, Alkali Sacaton.
Design guilds with Weaver's Bamboo and see companion relationships visually.
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