PatternBasePunting Pole Bamboo
Bambusa tuldoides, Poaceae
Zones
9–11
Layer
Canopy
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Fast
Guild Roles
ProducerWindbreakShade ProviderMulch Maker
Growing Conditions
Sun
Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)
Water
High (established)High (seedling)
Soil pH
5.5 – 7.5
Tolerances
Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.
Companion Plants
Antagonistic Plants
Slender hairgrassDeschampsia elongata
Large bamboo creates dense shade that inhibits growth of fine grasses, and bamboo root exudates can suppress nearby vegetation
Giant SacatonSporobolus wrightiiPunting pole bamboo creates dense canopy that eliminates light for giant sacaton, extensive root competition
Uses
Functions
Timber ProductionCarbon SequestrationWindbreakErosion Control
Edible Parts
Young Shoots
Common Questions
What zones does Punting Pole Bamboo grow in?
Punting Pole Bamboo grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 11.
What are good companion plants for Punting Pole Bamboo?
Good companions for Punting Pole Bamboo include Elliott's Bluestem, White Cheese Polypore, Slender Indiangrass, Cyperus Sedge.
Design guilds with Punting Pole Bamboo and see companion relationships visually.
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