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Black-fringed Giant Bamboo

Gigantochloa nigrociliata, Poaceae

Zones
10–12
Layer
Canopy
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

WindbreakShade ProviderMulch Maker

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

High (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Bearded SprangletopLeptochloa fusca
Shade ProvisionNurse Plant
Gamba GrassAndropogon gayanus
Nurse PlantWind Protection

Antagonistic Plants

Sun-loving SedgeCarex inops subsp. heliophila

Black-fringed giant bamboo shades out sun-loving sedge which requires high light levels

Giant Malaysian BambooGigantochloa pseudoarundinacea

Giant bamboo species compete intensely for resources when growing in proximity

Uses

Functions

Timber ProductionCarbon SequestrationErosion ControlTropical Construction

Edible Parts

Young Shoots

Common Questions

What zones does Black-fringed Giant Bamboo grow in?

Black-fringed Giant Bamboo grows in USDA hardiness zones 10 through 12.

What are good companion plants for Black-fringed Giant Bamboo?

Good companions for Black-fringed Giant Bamboo include Bearded Sprangletop, Gamba Grass.

Design guilds with Black-fringed Giant Bamboo and see companion relationships visually.

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