Phyllostachys bambusoides
Giant Timber Bamboo
Description
Phyllostachys bamusoides is a giant grass. In a controlled enviroment it grows 6-10 ft. high. In an uncontrolled enviroment it grows 10-20 ft. high. Dense foliage makes it a good screen or hedge. Can take much drought but looks better with regular water.
Plant Type
Shrub, Bamboo
Height Range
12-25', 25-40'
Width Range
Flower Color
n/a
Flower Season
n/a
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
Invasive
Design Styles
Japanese, Tropical
Accenting Features
Specimen
Seasonal Interest
Winter
Location Uses
Background, Walls / Fences
Special Uses
Hedge, Screen, Mass Planting
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Dig-up patches of weeds and undesirable grasses from turf areas.
Use water to grow the turf you want, not the weeds you don't want! Once you have eliminated what you don't want, add sod or over-seed to repair the bare areas.