Phyllostachys spp.
Some species are very invasive and provide ample fire load material as the plant develops into impenetrable thickets.
Common Name | bamboo |
Landscape Zone | LZ4 |
Firewise Rating | NOT Firewise (4) |
Urban Use | High |
Invasive | Yes |
Native | No |
Utility Use | Yes |
Ladder Potential without Pruning | Yes |
Cold Hardiness Zone | 5 |
Heat Tolerance Zone | 10 |
Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
Soil pH | Adaptable |
Tolerance to Poorly Drained Soils | Medium |
Salt Tolerance | Yes |
Drought Resistance | High |
Pest Resistance | High |
Growth Rate | Fast |
Plant Form | Upright |
Plant Height Mature Size in feet | 15 |
Plant Height Mature Size in meters | 4.5 |
Trunk Size | Multi-stem >= 6, |
Bark | Smooth |
Leaf Arrangement | Alternate |
Leaf Persistance | Evergreen |
Leaf Color | Green Green & White |
Leaf Type | Compound |
Leaf Characteristics | Papery-thin |