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Dwarf Golden Bamboo

Pleioblastus viridistriatus, Poaceae

Zones
6–9
Layer
Herbaceous
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

Mulch MakerGround CoverBeneficial Insect HabitatWindbreak

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Shade (preferred)Full Sun (tolerated)

Water

Moderate (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

5.5 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Reflexed sedgeCarex retroflexa
Shade ProvisionWind ProtectionNurse Plant
Variable PolyporePolyporus varius
Shade ProvisionPhysical Support
Shallow SedgeCarex lurida
Shade ProvisionNurse Plant
Star EarthballScleroderma polyrhizum
Nutrient AccumulationNitrogen Fixation

Antagonistic Plants

Toad RushJuncus bufonius

Dwarf golden bamboo's spreading habit and shade creation suppress toad rush establishment

Uses

Functions

Erosion ControlBiomass ProductionPrivacy ScreenOrnamental

Edible Parts

Young Shoots

Common Questions

What zones does Dwarf Golden Bamboo grow in?

Dwarf Golden Bamboo grows in USDA hardiness zones 6 through 9.

What are good companion plants for Dwarf Golden Bamboo?

Good companions for Dwarf Golden Bamboo include Reflexed sedge, Variable Polypore, Shallow Sedge, Star Earthball.

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