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Narrow Leaf Clumping Bamboo

Fargesia angustissima, Poaceae

Zones
5–9
Layer
Understory
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

WindbreakMulch MakerBeneficial Insect Habitat

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Shade (preferred)Full Sun (tolerated)

Water

Moderate (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

5.5 – 7

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Leathery RushJuncus coriaceus
Wind ProtectionBeneficial Insect Habitat
Transylvanian MelicMelica transsilvanica
Wind ProtectionShade Provision

Antagonistic Plants

Berggren's SedgeCarex berggrenii

Narrow leaf bamboo forms dense clumps that shade and chemically inhibit small sedge species

Uses

Functions

Privacy ScreeningBamboo ShootsErosion ControlConstruction Poles

Edible Parts

Shoots

Common Questions

What zones does Narrow Leaf Clumping Bamboo grow in?

Narrow Leaf Clumping Bamboo grows in USDA hardiness zones 5 through 9.

What are good companion plants for Narrow Leaf Clumping Bamboo?

Good companions for Narrow Leaf Clumping Bamboo include Leathery Rush, Transylvanian Melic.

Design guilds with Narrow Leaf Clumping Bamboo and see companion relationships visually.

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