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Yunnan Clumping Bamboo

Fargesia fungosa, Poaceae

Zones
6–9
Layer
Shrub
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

WindbreakMulch MakerBeneficial Insect HabitatGround Cover

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Shade (preferred)Full Sun (tolerated)

Water

Moderate (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

5.5 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Cone-cup SpikerushEleocharis tuberculosa
Wind ProtectionShade Provision
Black Seed Golden Beard GrassChrysopogon nigritanus
Shade ProvisionWind Protection

Antagonistic Plants

Himalayan Fountain BambooThamnocalamus spathiflorus

Both fountain and clumping bamboos compete for similar resources and growing space

Short-stem SedgeCarex breviculmis

Clumping bamboo forms dense stands that shade out short-stem sedge, competing root systems limit sedge establishment

Uses

Functions

Erosion ControlBiomass ProductionPrivacy ScreeningWildlife HabitatConstruction Material

Edible Parts

Young Shoots

Common Questions

What zones does Yunnan Clumping Bamboo grow in?

Yunnan Clumping Bamboo grows in USDA hardiness zones 6 through 9.

What are good companion plants for Yunnan Clumping Bamboo?

Good companions for Yunnan Clumping Bamboo include Cone-cup Spikerush, Black Seed Golden Beard Grass.

Design guilds with Yunnan Clumping Bamboo and see companion relationships visually.

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