Bamboo
Bambusa spp.
Evergreen-Shrubs
Bamboo is an extremely fast-growing group of plants with a general tendency to escape and spread well beyond its boundaries. While it can be a highly effective screen, it's best to avoid use without a clear understanding of the particular species in question and thorough methods of containment.
(Detailed plant information can be found at the bottom of the page.)
Bambusa spp. Photo Gallery
Bambusa spp. Plant Information
| Classification | |
|---|---|
| Scientific Name: | Bambusa spp. |
| Common Name: | bamboo |
| Family: | Poaceae |
| Suggested Uses: | screen, tropical aesthetic |
| Characteristics | |
| Plant Form: | cane growth type |
| Height: | 6 inches - over 100 feet tall |
| Foliage: | evergreen |
| Flower: | thought to flower every 80 years or so |
| Environment | |
| USDA Zone: | zones 8 and higher |
| Care | |
| Maintenance: | do not use in the landscape unless in a planter or protected by a buried metal barrier 3 feet under the ground |
| Additional Notes: | can grow up to 2 feet per day and spreads by runners; very hard to control 100's of species that are difficult to distinguish; there are clump forming species that can be used in landscapes, but unless you are sure of the species, avoid using in most landscapes |
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