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Crown Bamboo

Chusquea coronalis, Poaceae

Zones
8–11
Layer
Shrub
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

Mulch MakerWindbreakBeneficial Insect HabitatGround Cover

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Shade (preferred)

Water

Moderate (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

5.5 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Sand Dune SedgeCarex pansa
Wind ProtectionNutrient Accumulation
Heufler's Moor GrassSesleria heufleriana
Wind ProtectionNurse Plant

Antagonistic Plants

Chamisso's Cotton GrassEriophorum chamissonis

Crown bamboo's growth habit conflicts with cotton grass's open wetland habitat requirements

Uses

Functions

Erosion ControlBiomass ProductionWindbreakPrivacy ScreenWildlife Habitat

Edible Parts

Young Shoots

Common Questions

What zones does Crown Bamboo grow in?

Crown Bamboo grows in USDA hardiness zones 8 through 11.

What are good companion plants for Crown Bamboo?

Good companions for Crown Bamboo include Sand Dune Sedge, Heufler's Moor Grass.

Design guilds with Crown Bamboo and see companion relationships visually.

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