Golden Bamboo Fargesia

Fargesia scabrida, Poaceae

Zones

5–8

Layer

Shrub

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

Baltic RushJuncus balticus

Wind ProtectionBeneficial Insect Habitat

Blue RushJuncus inflexus

Wind ProtectionBeneficial Insect Habitat

Nepalese Blue BambooThamnocalamus macroculmis

Wind ProtectionPhysical Support

Clustered Field SedgeCarex praegracilis

Nurse PlantWind Protection

Antagonistic Plants

Pine MuhlyMuhlenbergia dubia

Clumping bamboo forms dense root masses and foliage that outcompetes muhly grass for resources

Beaked Spike RushEleocharis rostellata

Clumping bamboo forms dense stands that compete with spike rushes for water and nutrients

Denudata BambooFargesia denudata

Related clumping bamboo species compete for similar mountain forest habitats

Uses

Functions

Erosion ControlPrivacy ScreeningBamboo ShootsConstruction MaterialMulch Production

Edible Parts

Young Shoots

Common Questions

What zones does Golden Bamboo Fargesia grow in?

Golden Bamboo Fargesia grows in USDA hardiness zones 5 through 8.

What are good companion plants for Golden Bamboo Fargesia?

Good companions for Golden Bamboo Fargesia include Baltic Rush, Blue Rush, Nepalese Blue Bamboo, Clustered Field Sedge.

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