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    Phyllostachys bissetii

    Also Known As

    • Bamboo

    Plant type

    bamboo

    size

    • H: 20'-40'
    • W: 10'-50'

    planting zones

    • 5a-9b

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    Phyllostachys bissetii plant details

    Phyllostachys bissetii is a fast-growing evergreen bamboo with green foliage. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - occasional water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Phyllostachys bissetii

    Plant type: bamboo
    Plant family: poaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 10 FT - 50 FT - wide, 20 FT - 40 FT - tall
    Uses: hedge, spreading, tropical-looking, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Phyllostachys bissetii

    USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: regular - occasional
    Resistant to: deer, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average, clay and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Phyllostachys bissetii is a vigorous species of bamboo with strongly upright culms to about 20-25 feet and a running habit. The culms are dark green and tightly spaced together producing an excellent privacy screen. It is extremely cold hardy and medium growing making it perfect for pots or the ground.

    By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

    If you're looking for a fast growing, very hardy, green, green, stately bamboo, this one's for you! It's one of the first to send up shoots in the spring and can reach 30'.

    By: Greer Gardens Inc.

    Gardening facts about Phyllostachys bissetii plant

    How to Grow Phyllostachys bissetii

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • clay
      • adaptable
      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • grassy

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