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Curved Fountain Bamboo

Fargesia decurvata, Poaceae

Zones
5–9
Layer
Understory
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

ProducerWindbreakMulch 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

Plume GrassErianthus ravennae
Shade ProvisionNutrient Accumulation
Climbing BambooAmpelocalamus scandens
Physical Support
Slender hairgrassDeschampsia elongata
Wind ProtectionNurse Plant
Common SedgeCarex nigra
Wind ProtectionNurse Plant

Antagonistic Plants

Poverty Oat GrassDanthonia spicata

Fountain bamboo dense clumping habit creates deep shade that suppresses poverty grass, bamboo root chemicals inhibit nearby vegetation

Uses

Functions

Privacy ScreeningErosion ControlWindbreakBamboo Shoots

Edible Parts

Shoots

Common Questions

What zones does Curved Fountain Bamboo grow in?

Curved Fountain Bamboo grows in USDA hardiness zones 5 through 9.

What are good companion plants for Curved Fountain Bamboo?

Good companions for Curved Fountain Bamboo include Plume Grass, Climbing Bamboo, Slender hairgrass, Common Sedge.

Design guilds with Curved Fountain Bamboo and see companion relationships visually.

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