Thin-walled Bamboo

Dendrocalamus membranaceus, Poaceae

Zones

9–11

Layer

Canopy

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Fast

Guild Roles

ProducerWindbreakMulch Maker

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

White-veined Dog LichenPeltigera leucophlebia

Shade ProvisionNutrient Accumulation

Chamisso's Cotton GrassEriophorum chamissonis

Wind ProtectionShade Provision

Giant SacatonSporobolus wrightii

Shade ProvisionNutrient Accumulation

Fried Chicken MushroomLyophyllum decastes

Nutrient Accumulation

Variable PolyporePolyporus varius

Nutrient AccumulationBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Needle SpikerushEleocharis acicularis

Large bamboo species typically suppress small understory plants through competitive exclusion for light and nutrients

Uses

Functions

Paper ProductionConstruction MaterialBiomassWindbreak

Edible Parts

Young Shoots

Common Questions

What zones does Thin-walled Bamboo grow in?

Thin-walled Bamboo grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 11.

What are good companion plants for Thin-walled Bamboo?

Good companions for Thin-walled Bamboo include White-veined Dog Lichen, Chamisso's Cotton Grass, Giant Sacaton, Fried Chicken Mushroom, Variable Polypore.

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