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Thick-walled Guadua

Guadua sarcocarpa, Poaceae

Zones
10–12
Layer
Canopy
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

ProducerWindbreakMulch MakerBeneficial Insect Habitat

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

High (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

5.5 – 7

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

DeergrassMuhlenbergia rigens
Physical SupportShade Provision
Russian PeashrubCaragana frutex
Nitrogen FixationWind Protection
Bearded BambooDendrocalamus barbatus
Physical SupportWind Protection

Antagonistic Plants

Mexican AlderAlnus jorullensis

Large bamboo species outcompetes tree species through aggressive growth

Uses

Functions

Construction MaterialErosion ControlCarbon SequestrationBiomass Production

Edible Parts

Young Shoots

Common Questions

What zones does Thick-walled Guadua grow in?

Thick-walled Guadua grows in USDA hardiness zones 10 through 12.

What are good companion plants for Thick-walled Guadua?

Good companions for Thick-walled Guadua include Deergrass, Russian Peashrub, Bearded Bamboo.

Design guilds with Thick-walled Guadua and see companion relationships visually.

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