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Bisset Bamboo

Phyllostachys bissetii, Poaceae

Zones
5–10
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Fast

Growing Conditions

Soil pH

5.5 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

TamarackLarix laricina
Wind ProtectionNurse Plant
Chinese LicoriceGlycyrrhiza uralensis
Wind ProtectionNitrogen Fixation

Antagonistic Plants

Durum WheatTriticum turgidum subsp. durum

Bamboo's aggressive root system and dense growth suppress cereal crops through competition and mild allelopathy

Proso MilletPanicum miliaceum

Running bamboo suppresses grain crops through aggressive spreading and resource competition

Perennial PeanutArachis pintoi

Running bamboo's extensive root system and canopy suppress nitrogen-fixing ground covers

Common Questions

What zones does Bisset Bamboo grow in?

Bisset Bamboo grows in USDA hardiness zones 5 through 10.

What are good companion plants for Bisset Bamboo?

Good companions for Bisset Bamboo include Tamarack, Chinese Licorice.

Design guilds with Bisset Bamboo and see companion relationships visually.

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