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String bamboo

Gigantochloa apus, Poaceae

Zones
9–12
Layer
Canopy
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

Shade ProviderWindbreakMulch MakerBeneficial Insect Habitat

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Shade (preferred)Full Sun (tolerated)

Water

High (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

PalmarosaCymbopogon martinii
Pest DeterrentBeneficial Insect Habitat
Green BulrushScirpus atrovirens
Wind ProtectionShade ProvisionNutrient Accumulation

Antagonistic Plants

Whitetinge SedgeCarex albicans

String bamboo's aggressive rhizome system and canopy density suppresses whitetinge sedge establishment

Alkali SacatonSporobolus airoides

String bamboo's dense growth pattern blocks light and competes for nutrients with alkali sacaton

Uses

Functions

Construction MaterialBiomass ProductionCarbon SequestrationTimber Substitute

Edible Parts

Shoots

Common Questions

What zones does String bamboo grow in?

String bamboo grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 12.

What are good companion plants for String bamboo?

Good companions for String bamboo include Palmarosa, Green Bulrush.

Design guilds with String bamboo and see companion relationships visually.

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