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Rough Bamboo

Dendrocalamus asper, Poaceae

Zones
9–11
Layer
Canopy
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

ProducerWindbreak

Growing Conditions

Soil pH

5.5 – 7

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Bell PepperCapsicum annuum
Wind ProtectionShade Provision
Common BeanPhaseolus vulgaris
Physical SupportNitrogen Fixation
AbacaMusa textilis
Wind ProtectionPhysical Support

Antagonistic Plants

TeffEragrostis tef

Large bamboo species create heavy shade and root competition detrimental to small grain crops

Prince's Feather AmaranthAmaranthus hypochondriacus

Large bamboo creates heavy shade and root competition detrimental to broadleaf crops

Tartary BuckwheatFagopyrum tataricum

Large bamboo species create conditions unsuitable for pseudocereal cultivation

Uses

Functions

FoodTimberFiber

Edible Parts

Shoots

Common Questions

What zones does Rough Bamboo grow in?

Rough Bamboo grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 11.

What are good companion plants for Rough Bamboo?

Good companions for Rough Bamboo include Bell Pepper, Common Bean, Abaca.

Design guilds with Rough Bamboo and see companion relationships visually.

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