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Incense Bamboo

Phyllostachys atrovaginata, Poaceae

Zones
7–10
Layer
Shrub
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

WindbreakMulch MakerBeneficial Insect Habitat

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Moderate (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Arizona MuhlyMuhlenbergia dumosa
Shade ProvisionWind Protection

Antagonistic Plants

Bladder SedgeCarex intumescens

Incense bamboo's extensive rhizome network and chemical compounds suppress bladder sedge growth

Wood MelickMelica uniflora

Incense bamboo creates dense shade and produces compounds that inhibit wood melick establishment

Uses

Functions

Erosion ControlBiomass ProductionScreeningConstruction Material

Edible Parts

Shoots

Common Questions

What zones does Incense Bamboo grow in?

Incense Bamboo grows in USDA hardiness zones 7 through 10.

What are good companion plants for Incense Bamboo?

Good companions for Incense Bamboo include Arizona Muhly.

Design guilds with Incense Bamboo and see companion relationships visually.

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