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Teddy Bear Bamboo

Dendrocalamus brandisii, Poaceae

Zones
9–12
Layer
Canopy
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

WindbreakShade ProviderMulch MakerTrellis

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

High (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

5.5 – 7

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Bladder SedgeCarex intumescens
Shade ProvisionWind ProtectionNurse Plant
Bent SpikerushEleocharis geniculata
Shade ProvisionBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Reflexed sedgeCarex retroflexa

Teddy bear bamboo's root activity and chemical compounds interfere with reflexed sedge establishment

Alkali SacatonSporobolus airoides

Teddy bear bamboo's dense growth and root exudates inhibit alkali sacaton establishment

Uses

Functions

Construction MaterialWindbreakErosion ControlBiomass Production

Edible Parts

Young Shoots

Common Questions

What zones does Teddy Bear Bamboo grow in?

Teddy Bear Bamboo grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 12.

What are good companion plants for Teddy Bear Bamboo?

Good companions for Teddy Bear Bamboo include Bladder Sedge, Bent Spikerush.

Design guilds with Teddy Bear Bamboo and see companion relationships visually.

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