Spathulate Bamboo

Fargesia spathacea, Poaceae

Zones

6–9

Layer

Shrub

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

WindbreakMulch MakerBeneficial Insect Habitat

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Shade (preferred)

Water

Moderate (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

5.5 – 7

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Tall Spike RushEleocharis sphacelata

Shade ProvisionWind Protection

Narrow-leaf BambooPleioblastus linearis

Wind ProtectionPhysical Support

Black Alpine SedgeCarex nigricans

Wind ProtectionNutrient Accumulation

Needle RushJuncus roemerianus

Wind ProtectionBeneficial Insect Habitat

Himalayan BambooThamnocalamus nepalensis

Wind ProtectionPhysical Support

Leathery RushJuncus coriaceus

Wind ProtectionPhysical Support

Antagonistic Plants

Viviparous Spike-rushEleocharis vivipara

Spathulate bamboo canopy reduces light availability for hairgrass, bamboo chemical inhibition affects sedge growth

Small-fruited NutrushScleria microcarpa

Umbrella bamboo creates dense shade and may produce compounds that inhibit nutrush growth

Uses

Functions

Erosion ControlBiomass ProductionPrivacy ScreeningSoil Stabilization

Edible Parts

Young Shoots

Common Questions

What zones does Spathulate Bamboo grow in?

Spathulate Bamboo grows in USDA hardiness zones 6 through 9.

What are good companion plants for Spathulate Bamboo?

Good companions for Spathulate Bamboo include Tall Spike Rush, Narrow-leaf Bamboo, Black Alpine Sedge, Needle Rush, Himalayan Bamboo.

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