Sweet Shoot Bamboo

Phyllostachys dulcis, Poaceae

Zones

7–10

Layer

Canopy

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Fast

Guild Roles

ProducerMulch MakerWindbreakBeneficial 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

DeergrassMuhlenbergia rigens

Nutrient AccumulationShade Provision

Leathery RushJuncus coriaceus

Shade ProvisionBeneficial Insect Habitat

Greenish White SedgeCarex albolutescens

Shade ProvisionNurse Plant

Berkeley SedgeCarex divulsa

Shade ProvisionNutrient Accumulation

Antagonistic Plants

Hard FescueFestuca trachyphylla

Running bamboo produces strong allelopathic effects and aggressive rhizome system that suppresses fescue growth

Lachenal's SedgeCarex lachenalii

Running bamboo has strong allelopathic properties and aggressive rhizome spread that suppresses sedges

Uses

Functions

Biomass ProductionWindbreakPrivacy ScreenSoil Stabilization

Edible Parts

Young Shoots

Common Questions

What zones does Sweet Shoot Bamboo grow in?

Sweet Shoot Bamboo grows in USDA hardiness zones 7 through 10.

What are good companion plants for Sweet Shoot Bamboo?

Good companions for Sweet Shoot Bamboo include Deergrass, Leathery Rush, Greenish White Sedge, Berkeley Sedge.

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